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Spring Lake Authorizes $50,000 in Additional Work at South EndBy Alesha Williams

Spring Lake Borough Council authorized over $50,000 in spending for renovations at South End Pavilion, in addition to $750,000 already allocated for Improvements at the site, at their regular April 7 meeting.

Last year, emergency repairs were ordered at the pavilion when it was discovered that the structure was unstable and possibly in danger of collapsing. The pavilion is cur-

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Wall Township High School's Students of the Month

M ichael G ross is the “ Freshman S tudent of the Month.” Michael is an honor roll student who is enrolled in five honor classes. He has a variety of interests, as he is a member of the Span­ish Club and TSA, Technol­ogy S tuden t A ssoc ia tion .M ichae l is a lso a h igh school athlete. In the fall, he played fo r the Wall Fresh­man Soccer Team and, this spring, he partic ipa tes on the Wall Tennis Team.

Jenn B uck ley, is the “Sophomore Student of the M onth .” As a sophom ore,Jenn has proven to be a very talented athlete. In school, she has been a member of the Varsity Basketball Team fo r three years. She also has played vars ity soccer and varsity lacrosse for Wall H igh. O u ts ide of schoo l,Jenn participates on an Elite

...Continued on paae 8 _^ ^ l-r: Michael Gross, Ashley Prince and Jenn Buckley.

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Little Bunnies on Parade: L - Summer Rose Prepares for her 1st Easter.R - Spring Lake’s Third Avenue Chocolate Shoppe’s delicious chocolate bunnies!

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rently in its second phase of repairs, which includes the repair of columns, walls, and the upper deck of the structure.

The $50,000 approved at the Tuesday night meeting is comprised of change orders and additions to the original plans for the second phase of work at the pavilion. Some of the additional work includes renovating and upgrading ceilings and walls in the pool’s offices and storage room space. Sixteen lighting fixtures and seven fans w ill also be added to the snack bar and office area. Also included in the work will be the replacement of the existing brick walls in coordination with the original brick of the building.

To incorporate the new columns planned at the pavilion, column footings, estimated at about $10,500, also had to be added to the change order plans. The poor condition of the grade beams and column footings were only discovered after the removal of the old colum ns.

Finally, $10,000 of the $50,000 was appropriated for work on the floors surrounding the snack bar area. Council members and engineers had concerns about whether there would be time to permanently repair the floor area before the summer season. While Council members agreed that tile flooring would be the best permanent covering for the snack bar area, they said they feared ripping up the floors and placing the tiles would run the project into May or later.

‘The floor is dangerous now," said Phil Kavanaugh, of borough engineering firm T&M Associates, 'The question is do you want to do something permanent this year or do you want to defer it. If you want to do something else this year, I think a decision has to be made pretty quickly.”

S uggestions fo r the floo rs were made, such as indoor/ou tdoor carpeting , but Kavanaugh said the carpeting could prove difficult to clean in an area where food and beverages would be served. Linoleum was also offered as a temporary solution until a more permanent covering could be laid.

“W e’ve been working on this facility for a number of months,” said Kavanaugh, “ I think we’re pretty close to addressing all the issues we want to address."Four File to Run for Three Seats in Spring Lake

In other business. Republicans G. Wayne Patterson, and incumbent Councilman Michael Mattia, and Democratic incumbents Councilwoman Janice Venables and Mayor Thomas Byrne have filed to run for three open seats on Spring Lake Borough Council in this year’s November elections.

The Marriage ofDr. Sarah Kozar and Dr. Thomas E. Green

Dr. Sarah Ann Kozar, the daughter of Mary Ann Kozar and (the late) George Kozar, of Willow Springs, Illinois, was married April12, 2003 to Dr. Thomas Edward Green, a son of Robert Alan Green of Ocean Grove, New Jersey and Sarasota, Florida, and (the late) Lois Ann Nordahl Green. Pastor Kevin Orr, a Methodist minister, performed the ceremony at the Columbus Athenaeum in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Sarah Green, 29, is beginning her final year as an Emergency Medicine resident (and Chief Resident) at Ohio Health Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated cum laude from Northern Illinois University with a B.S. degree in Biology, followed by a D.O. degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. The bride’s late father was employed through General Motors, Electro Motivev division as a mechanical specialist.

Dr. Thomas Green, 37, is an Emergency Medicine physician at Southeastern Ohio Re­gional Medical Center is Cambridge, Ohio. He graduated from Kean University with a B.A. degree in Biology followed by a D.O. degree from Nova Southeastern University. During gradu­ation ceremonies. Dr. Green was presented with the Chancellor’s Award, the school’s high­est award, for demonstrating the characteristics of a fine osteopathic physician in the area of scholarship, leadership, integrity, humanity, and loyalty to the profession. He is also currently completing a Master of Public Health degree at Ohio State University. His father was senior vice president and director of the Motor Club of America Insurance Group prior to retiring where he now owns his own marketing/public relations company, and manages the William & Bertha D. Green Foundation, formed by his parents.

Drs. Thomas and Sarah Green will reside in Pickerington, Ohio, approximately half way between their two hospitals.

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Center a la Carte Coming May 2Center a la Carte, a tasting experience to benefit The Center in Asbury Park, will be

held on Friday, May 2,2003, under the Big Tent at The Church of St. Anselm, 1028 Wayside Road, Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The event starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50, available at The Center, 806 Third Avenue, in Asbury Park, (732) 774-3416.

On Sunday, May 4, 2003, The New Jersey AIDS Walk will be held in Asbury Park. The Walk, which circles Asbury Park, begins at 2:00 p.m. with registration at 1:30 p.m. at The Center. Walkers are asked to raise at least $100, with T-shirts, refreshments and enter­tainment offered. Registration forms are available at The Center. The Center is a volun­teer based organization providing support services to people in Monmouth and Ocean Counties living with HIV/AIDS.

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St. Rose High School Senior,Caitlin Edwards, Awarded nationalAchievement Scholarship

Dr. Michele C am pbe ll, p rinc ipa l of St. Rose High

School, p roud ly announces tha t sen io r C a itlin Edwards has been se lected as the w inne r of a N ational A ch ieve ­ment $2500 S cho larsh ip . F ina lis ts in th is program are judged to have the g rea test po ten tia l fo r success in rigo rous co llege s tud ies.

C a itlin , N eptune, w as one of over 1200 fin a lis ts in th is p restig ious com pe tition sponsored by the Na­tiona l M erit S cho larsh ip P rogram . She has decided to a ttend P rinceton U n ivers ity in Septem ber. C a itlin was a lso accepted at MIT, G eorgetow n, Duke, U n ivers ity of R ochester, USC, R utgers and severa l o ther schools.

At St. Rose High S chool, C a itlin is a m em ber of the N ationa l H onor Socie ty, S panish H onor Society, Vars ity S oftba ll, Math C lub, N ational Technology Honor Society, Key C lub and the W orld Language C lub.

Wesley Lake Clean-upVolunteers from A m erico rps in A sbury Park ga th ­

ered at W esley Lake on Saturday, April 12, to clean debris from the lake and its overflow ing catch basins a fte r recen t heavy ra ins to rm s. Ron C o le from N ep­tune Tow nsh ip P u b lic W orks D e p a rtm en t w as a lso p resent to ass is t in the c leanup.

‘The whole secret to life is to be interested in one thing profoundly and in a thousand other things well.”

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Shelburne Shut Down in Ocean GroveBy Alesha W illiam s

The Shelburne Hotel of Ocean Grove was closed by Neptune Township code enforcement officia ls on Monday, fo llow ing years of litigation and conflict between the Township and Ruth Buck, owner of the Ocean Pathway establishm ent.

Licensed as a hotel by the state, the Shelburne had long been a thorn in the side of area residents who com plained of noise, police calls and other unwanted tra ffic at the site. The property had been cited by Neptune Township numerous tim es over the past decade fo r various v io lations including safety hazards and failure to maintain the upkeep of the building. W ithin the last two years. Buck brought at least three separate orders in Superior Court fo r the Township to show cause in inspections of the prop­erty, and last year the Township had to obtain a court order just to inspect the property.

Concerns also existed as to whether the Shelburne was operating in its licensed capacity as a hotel, or illegally as a longer-term boarding or rooming house, accord­ing to Township Deputy Mayor Joseph Krimko. In an earlier interview, Krimko said that transient and mentally ill residents are often referred to such locations through the County welfare offices, during off-season when the establishm ents are less busy.

According to M ichael F itzgerald, special counsel to the Township, recent press coverage of such placements prompted Township officia ls to take action in inspecting the property.

During the inspection, which took place Friday, Buck refused to show Township code officia ls records of the Shelburne’s current guests.

“The township was attem pting to determ ine whether (Buck) was maintaining the books and records tha t are required under the state statute and the local ordinance. If there were to be any kind of fire or hospice situation there, the books and records'are what the offic ia ls rely on to determ ine w ho’s in the hotel,” said Fitzgerald. She fla t out refused to produce any records.”

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IWall Adopts Budget [that will Increase Taxes

By Alesha WilliamsWali Township adopted a budget at the April 9, 2003, Mayor and Council meeting that

will result in a 4.5-cent property tax rate increase per $100 assessed value.The rate increase is a reduction of 1.1-cent from the previously introduced increase of

5.6-cent per $100 assessed valuation. The Township was able to make the reduction by adjusting the amount of taxes it anticipates receiving in the coming year.

“We were anticipating 97.5% collection, and we changed that to 98% collection,” said Steven Mayer, Chief Financial Officer, “We’re allowed to anticipate as much of a collection

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flooding, which could cost the Township up to $49,000 and would be in addition to $20,000 in testing that has already been conducted at the site at the state's behest. The state is also recommending the Township stabilize the Green Acres property surrounding the pond at a cost of approximately $104,000. Two residential properties are located near the body of water.

“I don’t think the pond is even three feet deep,” said Township Clerk Joseph Verruni at a recent executive meeting of the Township Committee, “ I don’t think the pond would even fill the ir basements.”

“ It’s a classic example of overregulation,” said Township Attorney Roger McLaughlin. “I’m trying to fight this but we’re losing the battle,” said Verruni, who said he would con­tinue to try to reason with the state to get the department to loosen its restrictions.

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Also during the inspection six guests were found living in the basem ent of the building, in violation of local ordinances regarding fire hazards.

‘T h a t happens to be a whole other set of vio la tions," said F itzgerald, “ It’s been an ongoing problem with Mrs. Buck fo r close to ten years in term s of her unw illingness to allow inspections fo r health and safety reasons. Regardless of how many guests are at the hotel, or how long they’ve been there, the ir health and safety and com pliance with fire codes is critica l.”

“The windows in a space like th is are not adequate fo r escape if the re ’s a fire ,” added Krimko, “This was a legitim ately dangerous area you want to protect people from .”

The Township returned on Monday with a summ ons and police escort to evacuate the Shelburne’s guests as a result.

Four individuals found at the property Monday were provided tem porary she lter at the Township’s Senior Center until they could make more perm anent arrangem ents through the County, according to Krimko.

Previously, the Township had attempted to get the state to enforce vio lations at the Shelburne and other hotels in the district, as hotels are licensed by the state and fall under state jurisd iction. The state argued, however, that the Township has concurrent ju risd ic tion over such properties, and advised the situa tion be handled on a local level.

“Upon the advice of our attorney we were in our rights to act, and it was deter­mined it was time to take action,” said Krimko.

Fitzgerald said that the Shelburne is only ordered closed until Buck produces the required books and records to the Township’s satisfaction.

“ If she complies with state statutes and the local ordinance, w e’ll have no prob­lem allow ing her to continue her business,” said Fitzgerald.

But Buck will still have to answer the summ ons “with reference to why half a dozen people were sleeping in the basement with no means of escape in the event of a fire ,” Fitzgerald continued.

Fitzgerald said that the discovery of the six basem ent residents and Buck’s fa ilure to produce records sheds more of a shadow upon her cla im s over the years tha t she operates only as a hotel.

“We believe she is skirting the hotel laws as it relates to state statute and local ord inances,” says Fitzgerald, “She is not licensed to a llow people to reside in that facility fo r 90 or more days - that would make the Shelburne a rooming or boarding house. We could prove or disprove that position w ith those records, and the fact that she will not provide them leads us to believe that maybe the inform ation she ’s pre­sented is not accurate. The records w ill tell the ta le .”

At press time. Buck said she had no comm ent on the closing.Fitzgerald said the Township intends to move forward w ith inspecting any facility

tha t is licensed as a hotel in Neptune, to confirm the ir com pliance w ith the state statutes and m unicipal ordinances.

Neptune Adopts Budget with 2-9-Cent Rate Increasein other business, the Township Committee approved its 2002-2003 budget, which

will result in a 2.9-cent municipal tax rate increase fo r Neptune residents.The proposed budget would bring the property tax rate up to approxim ately 97

cents per $100 of assessed value. The average Township household, currently va l­ued at $115,000, w ill pay approxim ately $1,115 in taxes, about a $35 increase from last year.

Some cuts to the budget rose the ire of several Township residents, along with Township H istorian and form er museum curator Evelyn Stryker Lewis. The Township has closed the museum as a money-saving measure in the current and future bud­

gets. Severa l res idents and donators to the m useum argued that the facility, located on the upper floor of Nep­tune Township Library, is a valuable com m unity resource tha t they hope is not lost. Township offic ia ls said they hope the artifacts can be displayed in another location in the Township, w hile the current museum space w ill be used fo r expansion of the library (see related story, page 19).

The Committee voted by m ajority in favor of the bud­get, with Thomas Catley casting the only dissenting vote. W hile C atley said he supported som e aspects o f the budget, including the museum cut, he said he could not support an increase to the “tax burden on our citizens at a time of such econom ic uncertainty.”

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Meet the "Avon" Candidates Breakfast HeldOn April 9, 2003, Avon residents had the opportunity to

“Meet the Candidates” in the May 13th municipal election, during a Candidates’ Continental Breakfast, the event was sponsored by the Avon Business Community, Inc., and held at Schneider’s Restaurant in Avon.

Incumbent candidates from “Avon’s Hometown Pride” team. Mayor W illiam Jerry Hauselt and Commissioners Joseph Hagerman, and W illiam P. Dioguardi, faced off with candidates from the challenging “New Faces/Fresh Ideas” ticket, Dan Gibney, Robert Mahon, and Jim Kropke during the breakfast. The two tickets are running for three open seats on the borough’s Board of Commissioners in this year’s race.

Hauselt, Hagerman, and Dioguardi, as incumbents, say they are running on a record of excellence in the man­agement of the borough, citing stable municipal taxes, suc­cessful beach replenishment, Avon’s rising property val­ues, and the recent Main Street improvement project.

Challengers Kropke, Gibney and Mahon stressed the importance of communication between the borough and

the public, and what they believe is a need for new ideas on the board, an uncontested governing body for years. The team said they also hope to move even further with improvements that have taken place on Main Street under the current administration, by addressing parking concerns, and continuing efforts to encourage a healthy business community along the corridor. The non-partisan election will be held on May 13, 2003.

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The students took over the local government in Avon at Monday night’s board 'of commissioners meeting. Eighth grade students from the borough’s school participated in the annual election of officers for the borough. Mayor Jerry Hauselt thanked their teacher Lori Dioguardi and class advisor Sheila Watson for the school’s participation. Elected officials for the evening were, Mayor Annie Rooney, Boro Clerk Julia Appleman, Commis­sioners Elisabeth Cowen-Anhalt and Brendan Duffy. The students did role playing of their adult counterparts and discussed issues effecting the borough. Other participants in­cluded Walter Russell as tax collector and Robert Bianco as municipal judge.

Tn other business, the board of commissioners approved the renewal of the sea­sonal retail consuption license for the Avon Hotel Corp. more commonly known as Col­umns by the Sea, Ocean Avenue. The effective date for renewal is May 1. In addition Mayor Hauselt said that the borough has received an application for the renewal for the same license for Norwood Inn on Second Avenue. License fees for both establishments are $1,500. each.

The next board of commissioners meeting will be held on Monday, April 28 beginning at 8:00 pm.

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sophomore is involved with SADD and plans to continue with this popular school organi- ^ zation. Jenn is also enrolled in challenging classes and has maintained honor roll sta- o tus. In fact, as a freshman, she was selected Student of the Marking Period by the Math m Department.u Ashley Prince is the “Junior Student of the Month.” Ashley participates in a variety of activities in ^ school and out. She is a member of the Wall High Bandfront Dance Team, as well as the Human

Relations Club, and the FCA, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Outside of school, Ashley is £ enrolled in two classes at Brookdale Community College. In addition, she participates in the New 1c Jersey Orators, which is a program that promotes speaking publicly.

Cara Abel is the “Senior Student of the Month.” This very active senior, who is enrolled in honor and AP classes, has maintained honor roll and high honor roll status for four years. Her dedication to running is evident, as she has been a member of the Cross Country Team, Indoor Track Team, and the Spring Track team. Her events include the 55 meter, 100 meter and 400 hurdles. In additbn to her participation in sports, Cara is a member of the National Honor Society, SADD and the

Drama Club. Outside of school, Cara works very diligently to­ward earning the Girl Scout Sil­ver Award and the Ten Year Award. She has spent many hours volunteering in the com­munity, working with the Wall police, Pop Warner, and the North Wall Little League. Cara is interested in photography and media graphics. She plans to study both at the Roy H. Park School of Communi­cations at Ithaca College in September. Good Luck, Cara! Photo (I to r): Freshman Mike Gross, Junior Ashley Prince, Sophomore Jenn Buckley, and missing from photo is Senior,

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Rugby School Students Receive AwardsRugby School at Woodfield’s 11th grader David Atlas and 9th grade student Kaylee

Burg have been selected to receive the prestigious Governor’s Award in Arts Education at the 23rd Annual Awards Ceremony to be held at the W ar Memorial Building in Trenton on May 28, 2003. The awards ceremony will be followed by a reception in the ballroom. The Governor’s Award in Arts Education is the highest award for artistic achievement in the State of New Jersey.

Both David’s and Kaylee’s dedication to the arts also earned them the VSA arts of New Jersey Student Arts Excellence Award this past March. Awards will be presented at a ceremony on May 4, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the North Brunswick High School. David is the recipient of the VSA arts of New Jersey Award for Music-Instrumental and Kaylee for Creative Writing. As part of the application process David and Kaylee were required to demonstrate outstanding dedication to their particular art discipline and artistic growth over a period of at least 2 years and show outstanding achievement as evidenced through participation in performances, exhibitions, publication and the creation of original work. As winners of the VSA arts of New Jersey Student Arts Excellence Awards both David and Kaylee were nominated by VSA arts of New Jersey for the Governor’s Award.

David, whose love of the Native American courting flute and its magical sound, has studied this magnificent instrument for more than 4 years. His commitment to perfecting his craft is continually demonstrated during his volunteer performances at local area nursing homes, Rugby's Native American Day Festival held each spring, and performing at the VSA arts of New Jersey Arts Festival at Middlesex County College. He recently participated in the Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival.

Kaylee, who began writing before coming to Rugby, has turned her passion of the pen into award-winning prose and poetry. Kaylee is a w inner in the Annual Luna Kaufman Writing and Art Contest sponsored by the Center for Holocaust Studies at Brookdale Community College. Her winning poem ‘Today’s Life” is based.on her interpretation of the exploration of various aspects of the Holocaust, and is housed at the Center for publica­tion in future anthologies.

The Rugby School at Woodfield is a not-for-profit school located in Wall Township founded in 1977 by Executive Director Donald J. DeSanto. In its mission to service the needs of classified children and their families the school offers comprehensive educa­tional, vocational and clinical services in both elementary, middle and secondary school settings.

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Asbury Partners is commissioning all design, engineering and approval functions, and will handle infrastructure improvements during the course of the Oceanfront Asbury redevelopment. In essence, the partnership will serve as master developer during the development stage, working closely with city officials and assembling multiple develop­ers as a critical component of the overall project. Asbury Partners is a jo int venture part­nership of MD Sass Municipal Finance Partners III, LLC, and Ocean Front Acquisitions, LLC, specifically formed for the long-term commitment to the redevelopment of Asbury Park. The principals of both firms offer expertise in successfully financing, marketing and acquiring real estate in the state of New Jersey.

Asbury Partners, LLC. the city-appointed master developer for Oceanfront Asbury in Asbury Park, New Jersey, has added two new members to its operations team. The appointments of Anthony B. Ferrara (right) as executive director of operations and Marc Rutolo as assistant project manager reflect increased activity as the 56-acre, mixed-use waterfront redevelopment project progresses.

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Asbury Park, New Jersey, has added two new members to its operations team. The appointments of Anthony B. Ferrara as executive director of operations and Marc Rutolo as assistant project manager reflect increased activity as the 56-acre, mixed-use water­front redevelopment project progresses.

Ferrara, a resident of Warren, New Jersey, is responsible for overseeing the day-to- day operations of Oceanfront Asbury’s retail and entertainment components. This in­cludes the maintenance and management of five boardwalk pavilions that Asbury Part­ners recently purchased from the City of Asbury Park, as well as operations at Convention Hall and Paramount Theater, which Asbury Partners is now leasing and has agreed to buy from the City. A significant portion of Ferrara’s current activity includes overseeing the cleanup and rebuilding of the pavilions, which will house part of Oceanfront Asbury’s 450,000 square feet of retail space. Asbury Partners is also implementing a capital im­provement program, including roofwork, at Convention Hall and Paramount Theater. The firm ultimately expects to invest approximately $2 million to restore the landmark struc­tures to their original elegance. Prior to joining Asbury Partners, Ferrara held property and building management positions with a number of notable real estate companies, includ­ing Mountain Development, First Properties Corporation and Mack-Cali Realty Corpora­tion. He served for four years in the United States Marine Corps.

As assistant project manager for Asbury Partners, Marc Rutolo is in charge of job scheduling and overseeing infrastructure construction in the Oceanfront Asbury water­front redevelopment zone. He is also serving as a liaison between the subsequent devel­opers involved in the project’s residential component and city officials. Already, leading New Jersey companies have committed to more than 50 percent of the planned 3,000 residential units. Once construction commences, Rutolo will be closely involved in quality control and utility coordination for the sub parcels. Rutolo, a resident of Belmar, New Jersey, has nearly a decade of diverse experience in the construction industry, including work with an excavation/infrastructure crew for building design. He has worked for a number of prestigious organizations, including Imperial Architectural Group, GK+A Archi­tects and Cartwright Excavating. Rutolo earned a bachelor’s degree in Architecture from

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The multi-media site was launched by Asbury Partners, LLC, the city-appointed master redevel­oper for Oceanfront Asbury, a 56-acre waterfront project encompassing residential, retail, entertain­ment and recreational elements intended to help Asbury Park regain its title as “Jewel of the Jersey Shore.” The site was created by Andrew Scheck of WayGen.com.

“This web site will enable Internet users, including residents of the City as well as individuals and professionals across the country, to find out about the plans and progress of Asbury Park’s revital­ization,” noted Larry Fishman, chief operating officer of Asbury Partners. “Visitors to the site will find renderings of the new neighborhoods, a rebuilt beachfront, exciting amuse­ment and recreation areas - the whole panorama of a won­derful place to live and do busi­ness.”

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In addition to local updates, through the use of clearly marked links, the web site provides information about what is taking place in Asbury Park right now and throughout the region. For example, links take visitors from the Home Page to cyber categories such as “News,” “Events” and “Commu­nity.” Browsers can find listings of upcoming happenings such as the Jersey Shore Jazz Fest and concerts at the Paramount Theater, and the famed Stone Pony music club, and the PNC Bank Arts Center. They can read about the latest developm ents in the redevelopm ent process and pertinent information on resulting benefits such as afford­able housing and employment opportunities.

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Misner-Bianchi Wins 1st PlaceSam antha M isner-B ianchi,Neptune City, was awarded with the First Place award in the th ird grade entries fo r her poster on the Importance of Water in the Monmouth County Earth Day Fair held in Freehold on April 11th. Misner-Bianchi was also awarded winner of a poster contest fo r A lcohol Awareness Month in her age category held by the Neptune City Drug Alliarx» on April 14th.Samantha is a third grader at Wilson Elementary School in Neptune City.

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Culinary Classic Coming to Spring Lake HeightsSpring Lake Heights - The spotlight will be on Stars of the Jersey Shore this year, at the area’s most prestigious culinary event - The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Coun­ties’ 12th Annual Culinary Classic. The benefit will be held on Monday, May 19, 2003 at “The Mill at Spring Lake Heights” in Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey (formerly The Old Mill). This year’s event will showcase the talented chefs - the stars - of Monmouth and Ocean counties who donate their time and talent each year to present an evening of superb food, fine wine and fabulous entertainment in the beautiful and spacious newly renovated “Mill at Spring Lake Heights.” Guests will get to sample signature dishes from 38 of the area’s finest restaurants and also sample selections from 5 premier vineyards and 2 breweries. Music will be a featured attraction as guests enjoy live entertainment provided by ‘The Stephen Calafati Band” and “Joey Armenio & The Family.” Treat mom to the best tasting at the Jersey Shore.

The Culinary Classic was created in 1992 in an effort to raise funds for the FoodBank ; of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. The Asbury Park Press partnered with the FoodBank I and accepted Joe Amiel’s offer to host this event at his Old Mill Inn. Today, owners Tamar ■ Tolchin and Anthony Cirillo have offered to continue to support this popular FoodBank

event. Many of the original restaurants continue to participate in the Culinary C lassic including Joe & Maggie’s, Blue Marlin, Doris & Ed’s, Mumford’s Culinary Center, La Nonna Piancone’s, Danny’s Steak House & Seafood Grill. Newcomers th is year are Brandi’s of Belmar and Brennan’s Steak House in Neptune City.

All of the food and wine served at the Culinary Classic is donated by the participating restaurants and wineries. Underwriting is provided this year by the Prudential and The Mill at Spring Lake Heights. Only 800 tickets are sold for this event with a cost of $75 per person. Tickets can be purchased by calling the FoodBank at (732) 918-2600.

WWIl Combat Photographer Addresses Ariel Club

An outstanding program was enjoyed by the Ariel Club at their April meeting pre­sented by Mr. Albert Meserlin, a combat photographer who served in World War II from 1942 to 1945. He brought photographs which he’d taken to show to the group. Mr. Meserlin was with General Dwight D. “ Ike” Eisenhower as his personal photographer preceding “D Day” before the liberation of Paris in 1944. He was at Utah Beach on the third day and some of his photos during this assignment at the landings there and entering Paris were shared. Some of these were of a personal interest to the group. His experiences during these yearso f service brought back memories as he showed and described the influen­tial military personnel of those days to an appreciative audience.

More memories were recalled by Mr. Meserlin as well as those in the group as he donned his “E isenhower jacket” that he had worn in his service then and the group wondered how many of the heroes who also had worn them were still able to fit into them as trim ly as Mr. Meseril did.

Hosted by Bobbie Hammett, in Spring Lake, the business meeting was conducted by Hope Cleary, President of the Ariel Club. Luncheon was served to the members and guests attending at a table bedecked with a Spring holiday theme.

Nan Day, Spring Lake, assisted by Barbara Thompson, West Allenhurst, chaired the committee. They were also aided by Dot W ills, Interlaken; Kay M cCaffrey and Carol McOrmond, both of Tinton Falls; Kim Smith, Fair Haven; and Kay Carrick, Wanamassa.

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Diane Turton, Realtors Earns RELO Recognition for ExcellencePoint Pleasant - For the second straight year, Diane Turton, Realtors, was among just a handful of companies nationwide to be nominated fo r coveted excellence awards by RELO, the country’s largest relocation network.

Diane Turton, Realtors earned a spot among five national finalists for Outgoing Re­ferral Production (in its company-size category) and was nominated for the Crown of Excellence which is presented to the leading firm in each company-size category, based on combined performance in outgoing referral production, outgoing conversion rate and incoming conversion rate. Diane Turton, Realtors was also recognized for Network Per­formance in the Million Dollar Club acknow ledging members w ith closed referrals in 2002 with an actual sales price of $1 million or more. Additionally for the year 2002, Diane Turton, Realtors was recognized for Network Performance because the company’s 2002 referral performance exceeded network requirements. Lastly, the company was recog­nized as a Top Producer because their 2002 outgoing referral production was in the network’s top 50.

‘Th is is an incredible honor,” said Diane Turton, Realtors Relocation Director Fran Siddons, “Hundreds of agencies compete to be among the select group of nominees. We were honored with a nomination because our entire company pulled together as one team to earn this recognition for the second year in a row.”

Twenty Diane Turton, Realtors’ associates were recognized in RELO’s prestigious “Premier Club,” which comprises an elite group of agents who meet stringent production criteria. “Last year we had 12 agents qualify, which was a great achievement,” explained Ms. Siddons, ‘Thanks to the unflagging efforts of so many of our agents who are dedi­cated to helping link buyers and sellers, we saw eight more agents qualify for this distinc­tion. I am looking forward to recognizing these agents at our upcoming annual company awards dinner.”

This year’s conference meeting attracted hundreds of brokers and relocation profes­sionals from domestic and international leading independent real estate firms. In addi­tion to providing leading real estate and relocation professionals with an opportunity to discuss current issues affecting the industry, the conference also gives network mem­bers a forum to discuss ways to increase business opportunities and the quality of trans­feree services to the individuals and corporations they represent.

Diane Turton, President and Broker of Record, attended this year’s conference with Ms. Siddons, “A combination of factors has led to the company’s success in this area,” she explained, “We have a relocation director whose energy and focus helps to create an environment that motivates and enables agents to succeed. The entire team works hard to cultivate and nurture alliances with other real estate firms, who justifiably place great confidence in our efforts to find the best matches for their buyers and sellers.”

As a member of RELO, Diane Turton, Realtors can assist individuals relocating to virtually any community in the United States or abroad, with services including compre­hensive destination orientation programs, real estate assistance, spouse employment aid, mortgage assistance, household goods move management and more. The affilia­tion also enables Diane Turton, Realtors, to manage corporate employee relocation ac­counts through RELO D irect, RELO’s business-to-business en terprise designed to streamline the delivery of relocation services for corporations, transferees and broker m em bers.

RELO is a global network with coverage in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, India and South Africa. In the US, RELO is the country’s largest network of 700 independent real estate firms specializing in relocation. RELO members rank either #1 or #2 in over two-thirds of the nation’s top 80 major metropolitan markets. RELO’s member firms are w idely recognized as the premier providers of quality relocation and affinity services.

Founded in 1986, Diane Turton, Realtors, is a full-service real estate company with offices throughout Monmouth and Ocean Counties, New Jersey and also serving Palm Beach and Martin Counties in Florida. Divisions include Relocation Services, Signature Properties, Lifestyles (properties for Active Adults) and the Bed & Breakfast division. Di­ane Turton, Realtors, consistently ranks in the top of the markets served and National Relocation and Real Estate Magazine has ranked the company one of the 350 most successful firms in the country in their annual 2001 and 2002 Power Broker Report and S urvey. M ore in fo rm a tio n can be found on the co m p a n y ’s w eb s ite lo ca te d at www.dianeturton.com or by calling toll free 1-877-DTURTON.

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Talking Back and Talking About...Letters to the Editor Dear Editor:An Open Letter to Mayor James Manning, Jr.,

It was very disappointing to read about the closing of the Neptune Historical Museum last week. For thirty years the museum has been available for two thousand people from the community to enjoy each year. To have the library/museum closed without warning is unfortunate. Many groups and individuals donated items over the years to make it the jewel of the shore area. As you know these items are protected by special laws, which govern museum collections.

The collections include one of the largest Lenape artifact collections in the state of New Jersey, outside the State Museum in Trenton. I was born in Neptune and spent my early years there. My family still owns property and burial plots there. The Sand Hill Band of Indian collection was donated by my family to the museum many years ago for safe keeping and protection and has brought hundreds of inquiries from those interested in using the New Jersey Historical archives, Monmouth County reference materials, and genealogy files.

The museum houses collections of Early Americana and settlement, early farming equipment and farm living that show a different way of life of 19th century shore area families; the original Ocean Grove printing press, archival materials of Shark River Hills, Neptune, West Asbury Park, Bradley, Mount Prospect, Whitesville; a collection for the Antarctic explorer. Naval Commander Isaac Schlossbach; the apothecary exhibition from Nagle’s pharmacy.

Since the museum is a microcosm of Monmouth County history, it would be a crime not to try to save this valuable collection most towns would love to have. We all understand budget and space restraints, however, museum collections enhance the quality of life for all those in and around the community.

Rather than pay to have the collection stored, might it be possible to relocate the museum to the Jersey Shore Arts Center on Main Street? This location would provide much better access to tourism and the traffic closer to the beach. There is adequate space available on the second floor of this historic building. What better place to put a museum than in the performing arts center?

The Center would allow walkers from the beach and boardwalk to visit on cloudy and rainy days. The volunteer staff would be able to keep the museum open on weekends for more visitors to enjoy the opportunity to learn something of our shore history. The public visiting boarding houses, hotels, restaurants and other events in the center would also be able to spend time and money in the center. Certainly, a museum that would bring in tourist dollars would be beneficial to the Neptune community.

As a member of the New Jersey Historical Society and the Monmouth County Histori­cal Association, I offer to begin searching for foundation and grant money to support the efforts of the Neptune community in saving and preserving the museum for future genera­tions.

About twenty years ago my sons and I visited the museum. Showing them the Indian items in the showcase, I noticed my grandm other’s grandfather’s account book from 1855 to 1877. A few years later I copied the account book and began writing a manuscript entitled. The Life and Times of Cherokee Indian Ike. It was copyrighted in 1998 and now I have a website, www.cherokee-indian-ike.com and CD available for people interested in local history. If the museum had not been open, this material would never have come into existence and the history of these local families would not have been brought to light.

Piease consider this proposal to move the museum to the Jersey Arts Center or another adequate space that would be accessible to the tourist market. One day last summer I counted fifty buses that brought visitors to Ocean Grove for the day. Certainly, some of them would be interested in visiting such an historical place so close to the beach.

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Thank you for taking the time to think about this. Saving the Past for future generations. Claire T. Garland Board o f TrusteesMonmouth County Education Association W est Long BranchTalking Back is a forum for readers to give their opinions. These opinions are not necessarily the opinions of TheTIMES. All letters must be signed with address and phone number of the sender, in order to be published

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Island Fever - Hot times at Neptune City’s Wilson Elementary School Variety Show, held April 4, 2003. The group included Samantha Misner-Bianchi, Jessie McHale, Taylor O’Donnell, Julia

Bordelon, Kimmy, Rebecca and Nick Gokberk. They danced to the song, Congo by Gloria Estefan.

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Join the Club Spring Lake Adult Book

Club: Monday Book Club

meets the third Monday of the Month at 7:30 p.m. and Wednes­

day Club meets the third

Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the library, 1501 Third Avenue,

Spring Lake 732-449-6654.

Ocean Pathway. Sponsored by the Ocean Grove

Chamber of Commerce.April 20

Easter Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Breakfast with the Easter Bunny:Hop on over to the Grenville Hotel,

345 Main Avenue, Bay Head for an ‘egg’-citing breakfast \«ith the Easter

Bunny. For reservations, more information and tickets

call (732) 892-3100.

April 19Spring Lake Easter Egg Hunt; TheGoodwill Fire Co. No 2 will sponsor

its annual Easter egg hunt for Spring Lake children 0-8 at 11 a.m. at

Devine Park, Spring Lake. Register at Goodwill Fire House, 311

Washington Avenue, April 18 from 6 - 7 p.m. and Saturday April 19 from

9 -10:30 a.m. Ocean Grove Easter Egg Hunt, on

the beach at 11 a.m. Meet «ie Easter Bunny and make new friends!

Gather at the Pavilion at the end of

Easter Sunrise Service in Belmar:Sunrise service will be held at 6:30

a.m. in the Taylor Pavilion on the Belmar Boardwalk. Music will be

provided by Mr. Michael Taylor, and the speaker will be

Fr. Lago of St. Rose. Easter Sunrise Service at Aiiaire Village: 6 a.m. at the gazebo near the Historic Chapel in the Historic Village of Allaire. All are welcome .

(732) 919-3500. In case of inclement weather service will be

held in the chapel.

Neptune’s Redeemer Lutheran Church will offer Easter services,

see page 18 of this issue for dates and times.

April 22Butterfly Gardening: Join Barlow Flower Farm and Rick Mikula, the

nafon’s foremost expert on butterfly gardening for an exciting educa­tional class. Learn from his vast

experience and colorful presentation on how to create a beautiful habitat

that butterflies find irresistible. A slide presentation will include the

creation of the butterfly emporium at Dollywood, an estate owned by Dolly

Parton. Be sure to check out Rick’s great website at

www.holeinhand.com Barlow, 1014 Sea Girt Avenue, Sea

Girt. (732) 449-9189. Shark River Hills Property Owners’ Association Hosts Meet the Mayor:

8 p.m. The open fomm will be held at the SRH Fire Company, Brighton

Avenue, Neptune. “State of Neptune” address by Mayor James Manning.

Come ask questions/voice

your opinions.

April 24Baby Oh Baby...lt’s Time for Our

Annual Baby Issue and the kick-off of TheTIMES’ Annual Beautiful

Baby Contest...

Great prizes will be awarded for the Most Beautiful, Funniest and Best

Vintage’ baby photo and oldest photo entered In the contest! Lots of

fun shower ideas and new things for baby!

Don’t miss this special issue!

Start snapping those pictures today! Details in the April 24th issue of TheTIMES...at the jersey shore

Take your bunch to...

B r u n c hThe Easter Sunday, spend your Holiday

with us enjoying a delicious Brunch waterside at Klein’s Grill Room.

At Klein’s, you ’ll have many delicious decisions awaiting you. Creating your own

omelette, trying one of our many famous, seafood delights or you could enjoy any one of the hand-carved meats specially

sliced for you! You ’ll also enjoy the price, only $23.^'. Serving you 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., so

hop on over...reservations are suggested.

grill room • w aterside cafe fish m arket • sushi & raw bar

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Take your Daughter to Work Day.Bring her along, take her to lunch and treat her to a glimpse of your

daily routine and working world!April 25

Murder Mystery Dinner: Join the Manchester Inn, 25 Ocean Pathway, Ocean for a murder mystery dinner beginning at 7:30 P.M. New Show,

“Six Feet Under”. Reservations

required, call (732) 775-0616.Additional shows

May 30 and June 13.April 26

Herb Gardening Basics at Littlebrook Farm Herbs: Free

program will allow you to touch and smell some useful herbs that

anyone can grow! Tips on where, how and what to plant to create your

own fragrant and useful herb or container garden. Reserve your seat

by calling (732) 363-8212. Littlebrook Farms Herbs is located

at 1146 Lakewood-Farmingdale Rd., (Rt. 547) Howell.

Earth Day Celebration at your local FoodTown (Wall, Oakhurst and Sea

Girt) Stores will feature natural foods, samples, literature and tastings. 10

a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information call (732) 671-2220.

May 1Sylvan Lake Commission Hosts

Fund-raiser: Sylvan Lake Commission is rasing funds for lake improvements projects by delivering

Vic’s Pizza to your house. Order forms are available at the Bradley

Beach Borough Hall. Ocean Grove Community Prayer

Breakfast: Breakfast \m II be served from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at the

Secret Garden Restaurant at the Manchester Inn, Ocean Grove. Speaker: Rev. Scott Hoffman,

Special music: Tom Rich. Tickets are $8.50 and can be purchased at

the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association at 54 Pitman Avenue or

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The Greater Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce

invites you to the annual

Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 19th

at 11 a.m. in Ocean Grove

Gather on the boardwalkN^by the Pavilion a t the end of Ocean Pathway and get ready to

Hunt for Easter Eggs!Bring your camera and...Meet the

Easter Bunny!!!!!Children ages 2 years to 11 years old welcome

Come Rain or Shine...For informaton, call the

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St. Paul’s Church, New York and Embury Avenue. Deadline for tickets

is April 26. No tickets will be sold at the door.

May 2Center a la Carte: Center a la carte

is a tasting experience to benefit The Center in Asbury Park. More than 25

restaurants and vendors, great entertainment, raffles and so much more are included in the evening’s

event. Tickets are $50 and are available at The Center, 806 Third

Avenue, Asbury Park (732) 774- 3416. All proceeds from Center a la Carte go to direct service for people

living with HIV/AIDS.

May 3Kitchens by the Sea: Sea Girt PTO

sponsors a tour of 10 Sea Girt kitchens from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Purchase your ticket for $40 (in advance or $45 day of tour) and

enjoy delectable gourmet treats from fine local restaurants while touring an array of kitchens throughout the

town of Sea Girt. Tickets may be purchased at Noteworthy by the Sea,

Spring Lake as well as many other local shops. For further information

please call (732) 974-0213. Flea Market: The Wayside United

Methodist Church, 1229 Park Avenue will hold a flea market from 9

a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be many items to choose from, clothes,

books, children’s toys, furniture, tools and more. Vendors wanted.

Spaces are $10. For more informa­tion call (732) 493-8039 or email the

waysideumc @ erols.com. Neptune Auxiliary to Hold Garage

Sale/Flea Market Neptune Township American

Legion Auxiliary Unit 346 will hold a Garage Sale/Flea Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3,2003, at

its Post Home, 21 Gully Road, Neptune.

May 4Roast Beef Dinner. Neptune

American Legion Post 346 will hold an open to the public roast beef

dinner from 4 - 7:3 0 p.m. at its Post Home, 21 Gully Road, Neptune.

Cost is $7 adults, and $5 for children 7 to 12; children 6 and under are

free. Pay at the door. For further information call (732) 222-4519.

May 10Spring Lake in Bloom! A community

flower market in downtown Spring Lake will be held from 10 a.m. - 2

p.m. rain or shine. Morris Avenue (between Third and Fourth Avenues)

will be lined with Mother’s Day plants, live music at the town dock,

student poster contest in shops and children’s activities. Sponsored by

the Spring Lake Chamber ofCommerce.

Annual Spring Grafters’ Market: Allaire village will hold their annual

craft market from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $2 for adults and under 12 free. Rain

date is May 11. Historic Allaire Village is located at Rte 524 in Wall

Township. (732) 919-3500. Flea Market & Greek Pastry Sale: Rain or shine at the Saint Barbara

Greek Orthodox Church, 2200 Church Rd., Toms River. Inside

tables $10., Car space $5. Set - up 7 a.m. For more information call (732)

255-5525 or (732) 929-3239May 16

Rummage Sale: 2 days - Friday (9 a m. - 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)

and Saturday (9 a.m. -12 p.m. $1 bag day.) St. Paul’s Church - New York and Embury Avenues, Ocean Grove. Clothing, white elephants,

linens, books, etc. Bus Trip to “Lion King” with the

Historical Society of Ocean Grove: Bus arrives at Fireman’s Park, Main

Avenue, Ocean Grove and departs at 3:30 p.m. Cost: Orchestra seats - $130.00 (Cost Includes ticket and bus transportation) Sponsored by the HSOG. Call Museum at (732)

774-1869 or Phil May at (732) 774- 7891 for more information

May 17Spring Flea Market at Allaire

Village: Great finds galore at this outdoor flea market. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Admission is $1 adults and 12 and

under free. Raindate is May 18. Allaire Village is located at Rte. 524

in Wall Township.

Fund-raiser for Mary Ellen “Or­lando” Lewis: Former nurse Mary

Ellen ’Orlando” Lewis suffered severe injuries from an accident on

Rt. 18 and Rt. 66 in Neptune this winter when her car slid off the icy road. A fund-raiser will be held for

her from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Headliner in Neptune. Adults only

cash bar. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information call

Sharon Barnes at (732) 897-8442.

May 24SAVETHEDATE:The27th Annual

Spring Lake 5. Enter early to ensure your spot. For more information call

(732) 449-3544. www.springlake5.org.

Plant Sale in Ocean Grove: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Auditorium

Ushers will hold a plant sale from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. in the

Auditorium Pavilion.May 31

Avon DaySkRun/Walkwiilcommence from the comers of

Ocean and Non/vood Avenue at 8 a.m. Registration forms are online at www.JSRC.org at the Avon Borough

Hall Office 301 Main Street or by calling (732) 502-4519. proceeds

benefit the Avon First Aid Squad. Avon Craft Fair sponsored by the

Garden Club of Avon will be on the boardwalk during the day.

High School Reunion Notice: Central High School of Newark

Class of June 1952 will hold their 50th reunion on November 2, 2003

contact Peggy Curran Schumann (973) 697-6386 or Jim Forte

jimforte@optonline.net.

email: loaJy@monmouth.com.To submit your event please send to: The TIMES...atthe jersey

shore, PO Box 5, Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756. Fax: 732-774-4480 or

Spring Market at Allaire VillageSpring has sprung! And Historic Village at Allaire comes alive with

an 1830s Spring Market and Auction Day on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family interpretive event is a fund-raiser for Allaire Village Inc. Admission is free.

A tradition of early-American life, the Spring Market was a way to shuffle off the doldrums of a long, cold w inter and greet the new year with a festive mood. The highlight of the Spring Market was the abun­dance of flowers and plants that had shaken off their w inter caps and begun to bloom and thrive in the warmth of Spring. For the villagers of a rural community such as the Howell Iron Works, the Spring Market was a chance to get out and celebrate with neighbors, fam ily and friends. But it was also a time for making money. W inter crops on local farms and gardens are ready for harvest and the local peddlers and itinerant craftsmen are out looking for business!

Our celebration recreates just such a market, with plenty of villag­ers out hawking everything from food to nails. The Village Carpenter and Blacksmith will be demonstrating and selling the products of their art and the ladies of the village will have plenty of baked goods and other items for sale throughout the Village. There will also be music and general festivity. V isitors can participate in outdoor games and amusements, and two special auctions w ill be held during the day where items especially made by the village craftsmen will be up for bids along with select items from the general store, even some floral pieces too.

Featured throughout the village will be floral displays and decora­tion provided courtesy of many of our local florists and merchants.

This living-history celebration of an 1830s Spring Market and Auc­tion Day is presented free of charge by Allaire Village Inc. Allaire Village Inc. is licensed by the State of New Jersey to operate the 40-acre, state- owned Historic Allaire Village, site of James P. A lla ire ’s Howell Iron Works Company in the 1830s. Allaire Village Inc. receives no regular state funding towards the educational programming presented through­out the year, but is entirely supported through private donations, mem­bership fees, fund-raising events, patronage of our retail stores and a special grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission (a division of Cultural Affairs in the Department of State).

Historic Village at Allaire is located in Allaire State Park on Route 524/Atlantic Avenue, in Wall Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, off Exit 98 of the Garden State Parkway and off Exit 31B of Interstate 195. For more information, contact the Allaire Village office during business hours, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (732) 919-3500 or www.allairevillage.org (2003).

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^ 30 Years A go...From the March 22, 1973 issue of TheTIMES■g. Services were March 17 in Wyckoff for Eric S. Arpert, 36, who died in Valley Hospital, ■f Ridgewood, from injuries received in a fall from a ski-lift that malfunctioned at Mt. Peter in " Warwick, New York. He was a longtime summer resident of Ocean Grove and a former .c North End beach lifeguard. He was survived by his wife, Sandra; a son, Douglas, 14; two >, daughters, Deborah, 11, and Diane, 9; his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Arpert, and two sisters, g Mrs. Janet Davison and Mrs. Dorothy Skaar. All were active participants in the Ocean “ Grove summer program.£ The Neptune Museum opened March 1, 1971 and was beginning its 3rd year with ra special exhibits, under the guidance of Mrs. Margaret Goodrich, curator, who noted that in ^ 1972 over 10,150 visited the Museum.^ Three Neptune High School Band members - Ronald Smith, trumpet; James Morris, H flute, and Nancy Day, mallets - were named to the 1973 All-Shore Conference Band.[5 Letter carrier Kenneth McCann smelled smoke while placing mail in the box at 119 . Neptune Avenue, felt the hot door and called the Neptune City Fire Department. The

00 volunteers were there within minutes and extinguished the blaze.Ocean Grove firemen and first aiders formed a committee to oversee a cleanup ofLU

inO Woodlawn Park and the firem en’s Memorial Bell in its center, which was dedicated Q. 1959 and replaced the Alday fountain. The bell had been vandalized with paint and crayon

graffiti, the greenery around the site was dying. The committee planned to sandblast the bell, install a chain fence, relocate the walkway and plant new shrubbery and trees.

George Zuckerman, Asbury Park, was named general chairman of the committee planning the 150th anniversary celebration June 16th of the historic Howell Iron Works at the Deserted Village of Allaire. Co-chairmen were Jack Lamping, Toms River, and George Goodfellow, Brielle. Mrs. Joan B. Creveling, Allenhurst, said the Allaire Village Corporation will kick-off the celebration with a dinner April 9.50 Years A go...From the March 20, 1953 issue of TheTIMES

Janice Marie MacDonald, Bradley Beach, and Howard J. Atkinson, Ocean Grove, were married on Valentine’s Day in the Bradley Beach Methodist Church. Mrs. Jonathan Hancox, Ocean Grove, was matron of honor and the bride’s sisters, Marjorie and Jacquelyn, were attendants, along with Betty Jane Handley as flower girl. Willis Atkinson was best man for his brother and ushers were Donald Spaulding and James Watson.

Three members of Ocean Grove’s Boy Scout Troop 41 were selected to attend the Na­tional Jamboree in California in July. They were Richard Tolmie, Paul Caccio and Drew Milligan.

The Neptune High School basketball team lost to Red Bank for the Central Jersey title, ending its season with 17 wins and 5 losses. John Clarke was season high scorer with 238 points.

The Ocean Grove Auditorium music director and organist. Dr. Walter D. and Josephine Eddowes, were the music leaders for a 5-day evangelistic program in Bay City, Texas.

State Senator Richard R. Stout, a native son of Ocean Grove, was honorary chainnan of the______ 175th anniversary of the Battle

Now Open in Wall Township:Waterford Qlen Assisted Living

W aterford Glen Assisted Living is now open and w elcom ing residents to a senior care com m unity with a distinctive d ifference. In addition to a warm and welcom ing environment, W aterford Glen features a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center on­site and available around the clock.

The community, at New Bedford Road and Highway 35, opened April 11, w ith 25 of its 70 suites already reserved.

“Seniors who spent most of their lives in th is area want to stay close to home as they age - now we are giving them and the ir fam ilies a un ique new op tion ,” said W aterford Glen Executive D irector Mary Ann Bryan

W aterford Glen Assisted Living o ffe rs residents ind iv idua lized assistance w ith the activ ities of daily living in a gracious residentia l setting. Services include three gourm et m eals daily, a fu ll com plem ent o f w ellness and fitness program s, w eekly housekeeping and linen service, com m unity rooms, on-site activ ities and social events, and more. The comm unity also features a separate, secure neighborhood with spe­cialized programming fo r individuals with A lzheim er’s disease or other types of memory im pairm ent.

The com m unity is made up o f 70 elegant and spacious assisted living suites on two floors, plus a state-of-the art 30-bed skilled nursing center that reassures resi­dents that they will be able to age in place even i f the ir health care needs change. The health care center will also offer short-term rehabilitation services.

W aterford Glen is affiliated with Presbyterian Homes & Services, a nationally rec­ognized leader in creating and provid ing assisted liv ing program s. O ther PHS as­sisted living com m unities include W atchung Ridge Assisted Living in W atchung, Stony Brook Assisted Living in Pennington, and Haddonfield Home, in Haddonfield.

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of Monmouth celebration June 27 and 28 in Freehold. The cel­ebrations would take place on the battlefie ld around Old Tennent Church, the Molly Pitcher Well and historic sites in Freehold.

The Neptune Township engineer, Claude W. Birdsall, was ordered to survey the 43 miles of Shark River Hills roads and to estimate the cost of draining and renovating.

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HOLY WEEK & TRIDUUM, 2003

with Dick Gibbons

Now, here is a rare old map of Asbury Park. It c lears up some m isunderstandings about street names and place names in Asbury Park. The year is 1877. Asbury Park was then a borough and a resort just a few years old. This map is done on a scale of 300 feet to one inch. It bore the im prim atur of p ioneer surveyors F.H. Kennedy & Son.

“Map of Asbury Park, Monmouth County,” is the title. The map includes all the area bounded by W esley and Deal Lakes, the A tlantic Ocean and the Central Rail Road of New Jersey.

The map came from the w ell-kept files of Shore mem orabilia gathered and anno­tated by the late Fred Smith, Jr., of Interlaken. Using a red pen, Mr. Smith added his observations and “corrections.” Mind you, Mr. Smith was looking at a map that was about 100 years old. All things considered, map-m aker Kennedy did an excellent job.,

Down through the years, a re latively short street running between Main Street and Heck Street in Asb-ury Park was always referred to as Monroq Avenue, It w a s gqperallyj, understood that Founder James A. Bradley named that street fo r President James Monroe.

Not so. Back around 1940, a copy of the Kennedy map surfaced at a local news-, paper. The street in question bears the caption "Munroe Avenue.” A little research made it c lear that Mr. Bradley had m em orialized a little-known acquain tance or busi­ness associa te .

There was a flurry. All Monroe Avenue S treet signs were replaced by Munroe Avenue signs. The map de­picts a “Packard S treet,” a short run between Sunset Lake and Deal Lake, one block west of Grand Avenue.

And Main Street does not end at Deal Lake. Instead, it curves eastw ard and is labe led C orlies Avenue be­tween Grand and Ocean Avenues.

The cartographer identified several hotels in the five- year-o ld resort tow n, i.e ., C o lem an H ouse, Lakeview House, Ocean V iew House. The map shows no bridges over W esley Lake.

Books te ll us that Ocean Grove, founded in 1869, had w ithin a few years created tw o pedestrian crossings and had se t up a sum m er fe rry se rv ice be tw een the places which became known as “the Twin C ities.”

M aundy Thursday, April 17 Seder/Agape & Holy Communion, 7:30PM

Good Friday, April 18 Children's Liturgy, 6:00PM Solemn Liturgy of Good Friday, 7:30PM

Holy S aturday, April 19 Great Vigil & First Mass of Easter, 8:00PM Parish Paschal Party follows.

Easter Day, April 20 One mass, 10:30AM

Sunday A pril 27 Sunday School 9; 00AMHoly Communion at 7:45AM & 10:30AM

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rieptune City Recognizes Efforts of StudentsBy Peggy Skudera

A w ards fo r the b o ro u g h ’s D rug A llia n ce poster contest were given out at Monday’s mayor and council meeting.

C ha irpe rson M iche le V irg ilio thanked all o f the ch ild re n from W ilso n School who participated in the annual program as well as teache rs , Mrs. Lejda,Mrs. Curran, Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. White.

“ I would like to thank each one of these eduators w ho had th e ir e n tire c lasses p a rtic ipa te ,” said Michele.

The winners for the kin­dergarten through second grade division were MelissaMeyer, 1st place, David Collier, 2nd place and Amberr Boris, 3rd place. For the third through fifth grade category, the award winners were Danyelle Treyball, 1st place, Samantha Misner-Bianchi, 2nd place and third place winner was Jared Brown. In the sixth grade, winners were Samantha Christie, 1 st place, Deja Clark, 2nd place and Natalie Suarez took home 3rd place. Judges for this year’s contest were Mary Sapp, Tammy Brown, Lisa Emmons, Patti Scott, Jeannie Hines and councilmember Tom Arnone.

In other business, Mayor Robert Deeves reminded residents that the Mayor’s Ball will be held on Friday, May 2, at The Barclay in Belmar. Proceeds from the ball, will go towards the borough’s community center. Tickets are $60 each and are available at borough hall.

Residents are reminded that leaves will be picked up from April 1 through May 15 loose in the curbline by public works. At all other times, leaves must be placed in open containers or dear plastic bags for collection on Mondays. Tree branches or sticks, grass or other debris mixed in with the leaves is prohibited.

The next borough council meeting will be held on Monday, April 28 beginning at 7:30 pm.

Women's Center Searches for Monmouth/ Ocean 'Rosie the Riveters' to Honor

Rosie the Riveter, that icon of World War II womanhood who worked in factories and defense plants while the men were off fighting the war, made a huge contribution to the war effort in the 1940s. The Women’s Center at County College of Morris (CCM) in Randolph is looking for women in the Monmouth/Ocean County area who followed Rosie’s lead into the factory and defense jobs previously held by men.

These New Jersey “Rosies” will be honored at a special dinner Wednesday, May 21, at 6 p.m., at the CCM Student Center, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph.

The W omen’s Center at CCM will host the dinner saluting New Jersey “Rosies,” which will focus on the women who left home and homemaking to preserve the home front. Their stories are especially poignant now that we are once again engaged in a war on foreign soil.

In the 1940s, when duty called husbands, fathers, brothers and sons to the armed forces, women filled the gap left by these factory workers to ensure that those on the front lines had enough munitions and supplies.

The W om en’s Center is trying to locate as many of these “Rosies” as possible. Elaine Muller, center director, urges them to come forward and be recognized at the dinner by calling (973) 328-5025.

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rieptune Museum Closes its DoorsBy Alesha Williams

Neptune Township H istorical Museum has closed its doors, after more than 30 years of operation, as a means to cut down on Township expenses this fiscal year.

The museum, an approximately 1,500-square-foot space located on the upper floor of the Neptune Township Public Library, housed over 2,000 artifacts, which included Na­tive American clothing, crafts and 19th century items such as account books.

The closing will save the Township upwards of $50,000, most of which comprised the salary of former curator Evelyn Stryker Lewis.

“We’ve been reviewing the operation over there for a couple of years now,” said Town­ship Administrator Phil Huhn, “We feel the museum is highly underutilized and we figured we would close it and save some money.”

Huhn said the contents of the museum would remain under lock and key until the Township determ ines an alternative way to operate the museum or another location where the artifacts may be displayed.

“W e’re looking into possibly staffing it on limited hours with volunteers," said Huhn, “ I’ve also spoken briefly with Dr. Michael Lake about possibly incorporating it into the school curriculum in their new location. There are a few different options.”

Huhn said that if the Township determines a full-time museum is not feasible, those who have donated items to the museum will be contacted regarding the artifacts’ safe return.

A hearing on the $25,986,122 budget was held on Monday, April 14, and approved.

ObituariesHelen Noone Keefe, 85, of Bradley Beach, died Friday, April 4, 2003, at the Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. Mrs. Keefe was a com m unicant of Ascension Church, Bradley Beach and had been active in various church choirs all her life. Mrs. Keefe was the sister of the late Msgr. John J. Noone, form er Chancellor of the Diocese of Philadelphia. She was a musician and an artist specializing in oils and was a mem­ber of the Art Students’ League, NYC. Born in Lost Creek, Pa., she had lived in Jersey C ity most of her life before coming here th irty eight years ago. Surviving are a son, Francis X. Keefe, Jr., his w ife, Susan of Mill Neck, N. Y., two daughters, Mary Keefe Crecca and her husband, Fred, of W oodside, NY, M argaret H. Keefe and her partner, Linda Storck of New York City, a brother, W illiam Noone of Newtown Square, Pa., three g ra n d c h ild re n , K irs te n V in c e n t, Lo u is K e e fe , M a g g ie K e e fe and th re e greatgrandchildren, Julie, Kelly and Peter Vincent.

A Funeral Ceremony was held at the Ocean Grove Mem orial Home on April 6th the burial was held on Monday, April 7th at the Holy Rosary Cemetery, Englewood, Pa.

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Pia W eiss, 94, of Bradley Beach, died Friday, April 11, 2003, at the Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune. She had been a co-owner with her husband of G us’ Sand­wich Shop, Asbury Park in the 40s and 50s and then in Bradley Beach in the 60s and early 70s until retiring in 1972. Mrs. W eiss was a member of the Christian Science Society, Asbury Park. Born in Germany, she had lived in the shore area since coming here from Germany at age 16. She was predeceased by her husband, August W eiss in 1976. Surviving are a daughter, Emily Migut and her husband, Frank, a sister, Maria Kreitner of Mt. Tremper,N. Y., a grandson, Peter Migut of Bradley Beach and sev­eral nieces and nephews. A funeral cerem ony was held at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue,Ocean Grove on Tuesday, April 15th. The burial fo llow ­ing at the Hamilton Cemetery, Neptune, N. J. To e-mail a condolence message, v is it < http://www.ogm hognj.com / ob ituaries.h tm .

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TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE PUBLIC NOTICE

BOND ORDINANCE STATEMENTS AND SUMMARYThe bond ordinance, the summary terms of which are

included herein, has been finally adopted by the Township Com­mittee of the Township of Neptune, in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey on April 14, 2003 and the twenty (20) day period of limitation within which a suit, action or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Copies of the full ordinance are available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Clerk's office for members of the general public who request the same. The summary of the terms of such bond

,w ordinance follows:® Title:: BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE MAIN AVENUE

STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, BY AND IN THE r TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE, IN THE COUNTY OF MONMOUTH p STATE OF NEW JERSEY; APPROPRIATING $900,000 THERE- V FOR (INCLUDING A $400,000 GRANT FROM THE NEW JER- £ SEY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) AND AUTHORIZ-

ING THE ISSUANCE OF $500,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE • TOWNSHIP TO FINANCE PART OF THE COST THEREOF

^ Purpose(s):y j Main Avenue Streetscape Improvement Program, consisting of Q (among other things) the installation and/or repair of the road- ^ way, drainage, curbs, sidewalks, lighting and signage.^ Appropriation:

$900,000Bonds/Notes Authorized:$500,000

Grants Appropriated:$400,000 grant expected to be received from the New Jersey Department of Transportation Section 20 Costs:$175,000 Useful Life:15 yearsRICHARD J. CUTTRELL, R.M.C.Clerk of the Township of Neptune

NOTICEORDINANCE NO. 03-12 Township of Neptune County of Monmouth

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME I, CHAPTER XX, OF THE CODEOF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE BY ADDING A SECTION REGULATING SANITATION AND LITTERING IN ALL BODIES OF WATER WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP Approved on First Reading: March 24, 2003 Approved, passed and adopted on final reading: April 14, 2003 Richard J. Cutfrell James W. Manning, Jr.Municipal Clerk Mayor, Township of Neptune

NOTICEORDINANCE NO. 03-16 Township of Neptune County of Monmouth

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME I, CHAPTER IV, OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE BY ADDING A SEC­TION ESTABLISHING LICENSING FEES PAYABLE TO THE TOWNSHIP FOR LEGALIZED GAMES OF CHANCE Approved on First Reading: March 24, 2003 Approved, passed and adopted on final reading: April 14, 2003 Richard J. Cuttrell James W. Manning, Jr.Municipal Clerk Mayor, Township of Neptune

NOTICEORDINANCE NO. 03-18 Township of Neptune County of Monmouth

NOTICE is hereby given that at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Neptune on the 14th day of April, 2003, at 7:30 p.m., the following Ordinance was Introduced and passed on first reading.

Said Township Committee will meet Monday, the 28th day of April, 2003, at the Neptune Municipal Complex, 25 Neptune Boulevard, Neptune, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to further con­sider this ordinance for final passage and to give all interested persons an opportunity to be heard concerning this ordinance. Copies of fhe ordinance published herewith are available for inspection by the members of the general public who shall re­quest same at the office of the Township Clerk located at the above address.

ORDINANCE NO. 03-18

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND VOLUME I, CHAPTER VII, SEC­TION 7-21 OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE BY ADDING HANDICAPPED PARKING ZONES

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Neptune that the Code of the Township of Neptune is hereby amended as follows:SECTION 1Volume I, Chapter VII, Section 7-21.2 - Handicapped Parking Spaces on Public Roads - Locations Designated, is hereby amended by adding the following:

Name of Street Myrtle Avenue

Delaware Avenue

Embury Avenue

No. of Space 1

Location East side of Myrtle Avenue 130 feet south of the Ihter section of Myrtle Avenue and West Lake Avenue.

West side of Delaware Av­enue 89 feet south of the intersection of Delaware Av­enue and Embury Avenue.

1 North side of Embury Avenue 100 feet west of the Intersec tion of Embury Avenue and Beach Avenue.

SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication in accordance with law.APPROVED ON FIRST READING:APPROVED, PASSED, AND ADOPTED:Richard J. Cuttrell, James W. Manning, Jr.,Municipal Clerk Mayor

RESOLUTION #03-226 - 4/14/03

AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH MARK ALEXANDER PAVLIV, AIAFOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH BUILDING AND FACADEDESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE CORLIES AVENUE IMPROVE­MENT DISTRICT

WHEREAS, the Township desires to engage the services of Mark Alexander Pavliv, AIA to prepare Building and Fagade Guidelines for the Corlies Avenue Improvement District; and,

WHEREAS, funds for this purpose will be provided in the appropriation entitled engineering, known as Account No. 165-2- 028, and the Chief Financial Officer has so certified in writing,

WHEREAS, the Local Public Contract Law, (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq), requires that the resolution authorizing the award of contracts for “Professional Services" without competi­tive bids and the contract itself must be made available tor public inspection,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Neptune as follows:

1. The Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with Mark Alexander Pavliv, AIA, The Architect’s Stu­dio to prepare Building and Fagade Design Guidelines for the Corlies Avenue Improvement District at an amount not to ex­ceed $7,500.00.

2. This appointment is awarded without competitive bidding as a “Professional Service" in accordance with 40A:11-5 (1) (a) of the Local Public Contracts Law because it Involves a recog­nized profession, licensed and regulated by law.

3. A copy of this resolution shall be published in the Times at the Jersey Shore as required by the law within 10 days of its passage.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Township Attorney, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant C.F.O. Business Administrator and Auditor.

DATED: April 14, 2003Richard J. Cuttrell, R.M.C.27

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF

NEPTUNEwill receive sealed bids for:EXTERIOR BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS AT RICHARD STOUT SR., APARTMENTS (NJ48-6)NEPTUNE, NEW JERSEYaccording to Drawings and Specifications prepared by Seckler Associates, and described In general as:The project scope of work shall consist of upgrading the facade of twelve (12) residential building and the Administrative Office Building at:Richard Stout Sr., Apartments (NJ48-6)1. BASE BIDThe project general scope of work shall include , but not be limited to, the following:1. Removal of all existing cedar or other type exterior - building siding (excluding brick) and existing antl-infiltratlon barrier down to exposed plywood. Installation of new exterior siding and trim as specified in Section 07460 “Siding and Cladding" of this of this manual.2. Removal of all exposed electrical conduits and reinstallation within existing wall cavity. Including all associated cutting and patching required.3. Removal of existing fascia boards and installation of new pressure treated wood fascia boards with aluminum cladding.4. Removal of exisfing rake boards and insfallafion of new pres­sure-treated wood rakes with aluminum cladding.5. Remove and replace all existing metal gutters, leaders and downspouts with new as specified.6. Remove and replace existing gable vents with new as speci­fied.

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NEW JERSEY MONMOUTH COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No.F-5654-01

CH-758158Homecomings Financial Net­

work, Inc., Plaintiff vs:Mark Rosenthal et als. Defen­dantsBy virtue of a writ of execu­tion in the above stated action to me directed, I shall expose for sale at public vendue, at Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street (2nd Floor Freeholders Meeting Room) in the Borough of Freehold, County of Mon­mouth, New Jersey, on Mon­day, the 28th day of April, 2003 at 2 o'clock P.M. prevailing time The property to be sold is lo­cated in the Borough of Brad­ley Beach, In the County of Monmouth, State of New Jer­sey.Commonly known as: 602 Monmouth Avenue, Bradley Beach, New Jersey 07720. Tax Lot No. 9 in Block No. 81 Dimensions of Lot: (Approxi­mately) 25.00 feet wide by 100 feet long.Nearest Cross Street: Pacific Avenue. Situated at a point on the northerly sideline of Mon­mouth Avenue distance ap­proximately 50 feet westerly from its intersection with the westerly sideline of Pacific Avenue.Prior/liens Encumbrances: Judgment #J-058420-1990 dated May 30, 1990$11,479.58.Judgment #DJ-035499-1990 dated March 29, 1990$4,722.37.Judgment #DJ -120136-1990 dated November 19, 1990. $298.82TERMS OF SALE: DEPOSIT: 20% of the bid amount at the time of sale. Balance due in 30 days. Cash or certified check only.The approximate amount of the Judgment, Commission and Costs to be satisfied by sale is the sum of $237,982.87. The successful bidder will be responsible for all fees, com­missions, and costs of sale.

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7. Remove and replace existing exterior entry light fixture with new as specified.8. Remove and replace exterior flood lights with new as speci­fied.9. Provide and install new anti-infiltration building wrap and new 3/4 rigid Insulation board.Contract Documents are available for inspection at: The Owner’s Office HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEP­TUNE, 1810 Alberta Avenue, Neptune, New Jersey, 07753, the Architects’ Office, SECKLER ASSOCIATES, Architects and Planners, 1008 Main Street, Peekskill, New York, 10566-2906 and Dodge Reports.Contract Documents may be obtained at the Owner’s Office, HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE, 1810 Alberta Avenue, Neptune New Jersey, 07753, telephone No. (732) 774-7692 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and SECKLER ASSOCIATES , Architects and Planners, 1008 Main Street, Peekskill, New York, Telephone No. (914) 739- 0443, upon depositing the sum of $50.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE) for a set of documents. CHECKS SHALL BE MADE PAYABLE TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEP­TUNE. Bidders may purchase additional sets of documents from the Owner or Architect for $50.00 each. Plans and specifi­cations must be picked up or mailed deposits received by the Architect must be accompanied by a check made payable to SECKLER ASSOCIATES in the amount of $25.0-0 to cover the cost of postage and handling if mailing id desired.A non-mandatory pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 a m on Friday, April 25, 2003 at the Housing Authority Conference Room, 1810 Alberta Avenue, Neptune, New Jersey.Sealed bids w ill be received at the office of the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2003 (Bids received after this time will not be accepted.) At this time bids shall be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids will be reviewed by the Architect and Owner. The contract will be rewarded after review is complete. The Owner or Architect, within ten (10) days of opening will notice all interested parties as to their decision.

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEP­TUNE reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding.

A certified check or bank draft payable to HOUSING AU­THORITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE, United States Government Bonds or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and acceptable sureties in an amount equal to five per­cent (5%) of the Bid shall be submitted by each bidder. The surety company must also be licensed to do business in the State of New Jersey.

Attention is called to the provision of Equal Opportunity and payment not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth in the Specifications.

Women and Minority Owned Business Contractors are en­courages to submit Bids.No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the opening of Bids without the consent of the HOUSING AU­THORITY OF THE TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE.Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder.By Order of the Housing Authority of The Township of NeptuneRobert E. West, PHMExecutive DirectorApril 11, 20034/17

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNEPTUNE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has applied to the Board of Adjustment of the Township of Neptune for a second level exterior deck with a staircase to a first level patio on side of house, facing Lakewood Road. The Zoning determina­tion was no decks shall be located in a front yard area (411.07) approximate dimensions 11’ wide x 25’ long, and any additional variances deemed necessary by the Board.

The property in question is located at. Block 451 Lot 15 and 16 known as street address 102 North Riverside Drive Neptune, NJ.

A hearing will be held on this application by the Board of Adjustment of the Township of Neptune, in the Township Com­mittee Meeting Room on the first floor of the Neptune Municipal Complex, 25 Neptune Boulevard, Neptune, NJ on Wednesday, May 7, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. All Interested parties will be heard. The file and plans of the proposal may be inspected in the office of the Administrative Officer of the Board of Adjustment at the Neptune Municipal Complex, 25 Neptune Boulevard, Neptune NJ from 9 a m. to 3 p.m.Name of Applicant: Rob Lobiondo/Gus Orfanos Address:102 N. Riverside Drive, Neptune, NJ 07753 4/17

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The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice by publi­cations.JOSEPH W. OXLEY, Sheriff Dated: April 3,10,17,24 2003 Fein, Such, Kahn, Shepard, At­torneysConstantines J. Balias, Esq., for the firm.(973) 538-4700 4/24 140

JOSEPH W. OXLEY MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF

NEW JERSEY MONMOUTH COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No.F-22001-01

CH-758533Ameriquest Morigage Com­

pany., P laintiff vs:Victor Timapanaro, et al. De­fendantsBy virtue of a writ of execu­tion in the above stated action to me directed, I shall expose for sale at public vendue, at Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street (2nd Floor Freeholders Meeting Room) in the Borough of Freehold, County of Mon­mouth, New Jersey, on Mon­day, the 5th day of May, 2003 at 2 o’clock P.M prevailing time The property to be sold is lo­cated in the Township of Ocean, in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 801 Darlene Avenue, Ocean, New Jersey 07712.Tax Lot No. 89 in Block No. 138Dimensions of Lot: (Approxi­mately) 176.27 X 249.84 feet wide by 213.02 x 226.45 x 37.97 feet long.Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the northerly line of Darlene Avenue 23.73 feet from the westerly line of WIckapecko. Sale is subject to a prior mort­gager in the original amount of $210,000.00; held by Finan­cial Mortgage Co., Inc dated 10/13/97 recorded 11/18/97 in MB #6328 page #160, current amount due unknown. Sale is subject Open Sewer $350.00; plus $29.57; interest as of 12/

The approxim ate amount of the Judgment, Commission and Costs to be satisfied by sale is the sum of $304,295.01 The successful bidder will be responsible for all fees, com­missions, and costs of sale. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sals without further notice by publi­cations.JOSEPH W. OXLEY, Sheriff Dated; April 10,17,24, May 1, 2003Zucker, Goldsrberg & Ackerman, Attorneys, for the firm 5/1

JOSEPH W. OXLEY MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF

NEW JERSEY MONMOUTH COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No.F-8422-02

CH-758978New Jersey Housing and Mort­

gage Finance Agency, , Plain­tif f vs:Veronica E. Colataf & Branbatar Colafat, husband. DefendantsBy virtue of a writ of execu­tion In the above stated action to me directed, I shall expose for sale at public vendue, at Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street (2nd Floor Freeholders Meeting Room) In the Borough of Freehold, County of Mon- moufh. New Jersey, on Mon­day, the 5th day of may, 2003 at 2 o’clock P.M. prevailing time The property to be sold Is lo­cated in the Township of Nep­tune, in the County of Mon­

mouth, State of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 104 Le­onard Avenue, Neptune, New JerseyTax Lot No. 12.01 in Block No. 188Dimensions of Lof: (Approxi­mately) 99 by 140.Nearest Cross Street: Situate at the intersection of Leonard Avenue and Munroe avenue. The Following is the amount due at of March 17, 2003 for obligations which are prior to mortgage being foreclosed In this matter. It Is the responsi­bility of the successful pur­chaser at the Sheriff’s Sale to pay these obligations. Municipal Obligations:Taxes: 176.44 + Interest/pen- altles, if any.Water & Sewer: 160.00 + inter­est /penalties, if any.Lien(s): $8,515.64 + interest/ penalties If any.Prior Mortgage(s): None Prior Judgment(s): None TERMS OF SALE: DEPOSIT: 20% of the bid amount at the time of sale. Balance due in 30 days. Cash or certified check only.The approximate amount of the Judgment, Commission and Costs to be satisfied by sale is fhe sum of $$118,993.39. The successful bidder will be responsible for all fees, commissions, and costs of sale.The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice by publi­cations.JOSEPH W. OXLEY, Sheriff Dated: April 10,17,24, May 1 2003Cooper Levenson Attorneys Michael Jacobson, Esq., for the firm.(609) 344-3161.5/1

JOSEPH W, OXLEY MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF

NEW JERSEY MONMOUTH COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F3034-01

CH-758984The Chase Manhattan Bank,

as trustee of IMC Home Eq­uity Loan Trust 1997-8 under The pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of De­cember 1, 1997, Plaintiff vs; Anthony James Gallo & Mrs.

Anthony James Gallo, wife, et ai. Defendants By virtue of a writ of execu­tion in the above stated action to me directed, I shall expose for sale at public vendue, at Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street (2nd Floor Freeholders Meeting Room) in the Borough of Freehold, County of Mon­mouth, New Jersey, on Mon­day, the 5th day of May, 2003 at 2 .o’clock P.M. prevailing time The property to be sold Is lo­cated in the City of Asbury Park, in the County of Mon­mouth, State of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 1400 Summerfield Avenue, Asbury Park, New Jersey Tax Lot No. 9 in Block No. 71 Dimensions of Lot: (Approxi­mately) 50.00 feet wide by 110. feet long.Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the southwesterly line of Summerfield Avenue with the northwesterly line of Borden Avenue.Prior Lien(s) Subject to unpaid taxes and other municipal liens The total amount due as of 4/ 3/03 for unpaid taxes and other municipal Hens. The total amount due as 4/3/03 for un­paid taxes/sewer lien payoff is in the approximate sum of $5,976.95.TERMS OF SALE: DEPOSIT: 20% of the bid amount at the time of sale. Balance due in 30 days. Cash or certified check only.The approximate amount of the Judgment, Commission and Costs to be satisfied by sale is the sum of $90,357.34. The successful bidder will be responsible for all fees, com­missions, and costs of sale. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice by publi­cations.JOSEPH W. OXLEY, Sheriff Dated: April 10, 17, 24, May 1 2003Stern, Lavinthal, Frankenberg & Norgaard, Attorneys Dolores Dealmeida, Esq., for the firm 5/1

JOSEPH W. OXLEY MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF

NEW JERSEY MONMOUTH COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F11561-99

CH-758183

PUBLIC NOTICES

Ameriquest Mortgage Com­pany P laintiff, vs: Steven Beda, et al. Defendants By virtue of a writ of execu­tion in the above stated action to me directed, 1 shall expose for sale at public vendue, at Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street (2nd Floor Freeholders Meeting Room) in the Borough of Freehold, County of Mon­mouth, New Jersey, on Mon­day, the 12th day of May, 2003 at 2 o’clock P.M. prevailing time The property to be sold is lo­cated in the Township of Ocean, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey.Commonly known as: 25 Sur­rey Lane, Ocean Twp. Park, New Jersey , 07712 Tax Lot No. 5 in Block No. 138.08 on the official tax map of the Township of Ocean. Dimensions of Lot: (Approxi­mately) 66.89 ft X 91.30 ft. x 85.50 ft. X 321.14 ft. x 189.27 ft X 212.80 ft. X 39.27 ft. feet wide by 110. feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Roseld Avenue.Subject to any unapid taxes, municipal liens or other charges, and any such taxes, charges, liens. Insurance pre­miums, or other advances made by plaintiff prior to this sale. All Interested parties are to conduct and rely upon their own independent Investigation to ascertain whether or not any outstanding interest remain of record and/or have priority over the lien being foreclosed and, if so the current amount due thereon.TERMS OF SALE: DEPOSIT; 20% of the bid amount at the time o.f sale. Balance due in 30 days. Cash or certified check only.The approximate amount of the Judgment, Commission and Costs to be satisfied by sale Is the sum of $516,370.33. The successful bidder will be responsible for all fees, com­missions, and costs of sale. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice by publi­cations.JOSEPH W. OXLEY, Sheriff Dated; April 17,24, May 1, 8 2003Federman and Phelan, Attor­neysRosemarie Diamond, Esq., for the firm (856) 665-0856 5/8

JOSEPH W. OXLEY MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF

NEW JERSEY MONMOUTH COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No, FI 888202

CH-758990First Colonial Mortgage Inc.,

Plaintiff, vs: Hazel Billups & Mr. Billups, husband of Hazel, et al. Defendants By virtue of a writ of execu­tion in the above stated action to me directed, I shall expose for sale at public vendue, at Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street (2nd Floor Freeholders Meeting Room) in the Borough of FreeJiold, County of Mon­mouth, New Jersey, on Mon­day, the I2th day of May, 2003 at 2 o’clock P.M. prevailing time The property to be sold Is lo­cated in the Township of Nep­tune, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 106 Allenhurst Avenue, Neptune, NJTax Lot No. 3.01 in Block No. 320.03Dimensions of Lot: (Approxi­mately) 100.00 feet wide by 100.00 feet long.Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the southerly line of Allenhurst Avenue, distant with the westerly line of Central Boulevard.Prior Liens: Subject to unpaid taxes and other municipal liens. The total amount due as of 3/3/03 for property taxes Is In the aggregate sum of $0.70. Morigage to Commercial mort­gage Company recorded on 1/ 22/73 in Mortgage Book 2979, Page -0862 In the original amount of $23,850.00. Mort­gage to First National Fidelity recorded on 4/24/89 in Mort­gage Book 4666, Page 0258 in

the original amount of $26,000.00 Plaintiff alleges the mortgage to First National Fi­delity was paid in fu ll. First American Title Insurance Com­pany has agreed to Indemnify the purchaser at sale with re­gards to said item.TERMS OF SALE: DEPOSIT: 20% of the bid amount at the time of sale. Balance due In 30 days. Cash or certified check only.The approximate amount of the Judgment, Commission and Costs to be satisfied by sale is the sum of $36,987.37. The successful bidder will be responsible for all fees, com­missions, and costs of sale. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sals without further notice by publi­cations.JOSEPH W. OXLEY, Sheriff Dated: April17,24, May 1, 8 2003Stern, Lavinthal Frankenberg & Norgaard, Attorneys Dolores M. Dealmeida, Esq., for the firm (973) 740-0700 5/8

JOSEPH W. OXLEY MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF

NEW JERSEY MONMOUTH COUNTY CHANCERY DIVISION Docket No. F11809-99

CH-758997The Mortgage Consultations

Inc., Plaintiff vs. Charles B. Roberts, et al. Defendants By virtue of a writ of execu­tion in the above stated action to me directed, I shall expose for sale at public vendue, at Hall of Records, 1 East Main Street (2nd Floor Freeholders Meeting Room) In the Borough of Freehold, County of Mon­mouth, New Jersey, on Mon­day, the 12th day of May, 2003 at 2 o’clock P.M, prevailing time The property to be sold is lo­cated in the Borough of Brad­ley Beach, County of Mon­mouth, State of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 606 Brinely Avenue Tax Lot No, 16 & 17 in Block No. 44.Dimensions of Lot: (Approxi­mately) 50’ X 174.90’.Nearest Cross Street: 150 ‘ from Hammond Avenue Superior Interests: None TERMS OF SALE: DEPOSIT: 20% of the bid amount at the time of sals. Balance due In 30 days. Cash or certified check only.The approximate amount of the Judgment, Commission and Costs to be satisfied by sale is the sum of $128,714.10. The successful bidder will be responsible for all fees, com­missions, and costs of sale. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further notice by publi­cations.JOSEPH W. OXLEY, Sheriff Dated: April 17,24, May 1, 8 2003William M.E. Powers, Jr., At­torneySarah E. Powers, Esq., for the firm(609) 654-5131 5/8

BOROUGH OF NEPTUNE CITY ORDINANCE NO, 2003-06

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY APPRO­PRIATION OF N.J.S,40A:4-53 FOR PREPARATION AND EX­ECUTION OF A COMPLETE PROGRAM OF REVALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR USE OF THE LOCAL ASSESSOR

NOTICENOTICE is hereby given that the foregoing Bond Ordinance was introduced and passed at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Neptune City held Monday, March 24, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. and was finally adopted at the regular meeting of fhe Mayor and Council held at the Borough Hall, 106 West Sylvania Avenue, Neptune City, New Jersey, on Monday, April 14, 2003. The Ordinance provides an emergency appropriation for a complete program of revaluation of real property In the borough.JOEL POPKIN Borough Clerk Dated: April 14, 20034/14 21

BOROUGH OF NEPTUNE CITY Bond Ordinance No. 2003-5

BOND ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO LAIRD AVENUE PUMPING STATION, APPROPRIATING $350,000.00 THEREFOR INCLUDING $80,000 FROM THE CAPI­TAL IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR THE DOWN PAYMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $270,000 BONDS OR NOTES OF THE BOROUGH FOR FINANCING PART OF THE COST THEREOF.

NOTICENOTICE is hereby given that the foregoing Ordinance was intro­duced and passed at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Neptune City held Monday, March 24, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. and was finally adopted at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Council held at the Borough Hall, 106 West Sylvania Avenue, Neptune City, New Jersey, on Monday, April 14, 2003. The Ordinance creates a funding mechanism four Improvements to the Laird Avenue sewer pumping station.JOEL POPKIN Borough Clerk 4/17

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Shipwreck Salvage from Sea to Shining SeaQ. i have a pair o f brass PERKO port and starboard running lanterns along with other ships’ lamps and signal lights recovered from shipwrecks, that my uncle collected and left to me. The pieces are very dirty with ugiy black Stubborn splotches that won’t come off. What can I use to restore their shine? Nothing I've tried so far wilt do the job. VWiat (if anything) will? Also, how can I find out the value of such shipwreck salvage? Jack Fredricks, Virginia Beach, VAA. Your lamps will i ig h f up and “bright” up by using MAAS Metal Polish which removes years of residue, rust, spots, streaks, tarnish, and oxidation from all rfietals including brass, silver, copper, chrome, pewter, aluminum, nickel, tin, gold, bronze, platinum, stainless steel, magnesium, and more w ith an easy % ip e on” “wipe o f f anti-tarnish inhibitor which quickiy removes the toughest stains and leaves a brilliant reflective long-lasting shine, you’ll have to see to believe. It is available In a large bottle for $9.95 plus $2.95 shipping, which tndudes a free-polishing cloth dry- treated with the MAAS formula, from MAAS Polishing Systemes, Dept. D., P.O. Box 128, La Grange, IL 60525-0128, After polishing, and to preserve and protect outdoor brass lanterns and all other outdoor metat fixtures and furnishings from becoming rusty and crusty being exposed to harsh weather, wipe on MAAS Metal Protector available in a large tube for $9.95 plus $2.95 shipping from MAAS Pblishing Systemes, Dept., D, P.O. Box 128, La Grange, IL 60525-0128. Ship lamps and lanterns, and countless other

brass and copper antiques of all kinds, can be found pichtred in more than 500 full co lor photos w ith their complete descriptions, and updated values, in "Antique Brass & Copper - Identification & Value Guide” by Maty Frank Gaston, available in a large 208-page edition, for $27.96 postpaid from AM I Publications P-0 . Box 600, Western Springs, IL60SS8.Q. I have a c a rn e li^ neddace that was given to me by my great aunt. Where can I find information on such jeweiry and its value? Also, how can I team more about the legend of this stone that's supposed to bring the wearer luck? Patricia Norris, Long Beach, CAA. The Victorians believed that the camefian stone guarded ttte wearer against evil spells and danger, and considered it iuoky. You’H find such beautiful pieces and a il o thsr typss of magnificent jewelry, pictured, described, and priced in the new a ll color, third edition o f "Warman’s Je w e lry« identifica­tion and Price Guide - A Futty Illustrated Identification and Price Guide to 18th,19th & 20th Century Fine Costume Jewelry” by Christie Romero, availabie in a targe 272-page edition w ith 600 color photos, and more than 1,000 pieces, for $33.95 postpaid from Krause Publica­tions. 700 E. State St., lola, W 164990-0001. Or phone (800)-258-0929 toll-free to order.Q. At one time did people really wear rtng$ on their toes? Nancy Jacobs, Llttie Rock, ARKA. Yes, they really did, especially during the Direcloire period when ladies who wore Roman sandals, adorned their foes with rings to give them that extra bit Of oomph. The style has returned proving that everything old Is new again.Q. Where can I find information on, and the latest additions o f Gene fashion dolls? Beverly Pearson, Munster, IN A. Write Gigi Williams c/o G igi’s Dolts & Sheny’s Teddy Bears, 6029 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago, i t 60631, Enclose a Icmg self-addressed anvfiJope w ith three 37- cent stamps, fo r a catalog/list picturing the latest Gene dolls and other dolls that can be ordered. Also available from Qlgi are reproductions o f the original Patty PiaypsJ (35" fall) and Peter Ptaypaf (38" tall) for 129.95 each plus $6,50 DPS shipping. And an original reproduction o f the talking Mrs. Beasley for $89.95 plus $6.50 UPS shipping or phone Gigi at 773-594-1540 for information. Write Anita Gold, P.O. Box 597401 ( Chicago, i t 60659; enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope. — Anita Gold

Service NewsNavy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jack W. Hill, Illinois, son of Loretta A. and Jack W. Hill of

Belmar, New Jersey is currently participating in Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Arabian Gulf while assigned to the guided missile destroyer USS Porter, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia.

Hill is one of more than 8,000 Atlantic Fleet Sailors and Marines aboard the ships of the USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier battle group ready. His ship was one of the first of 30 U.S. Navy and coalition ships to launch Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles during military operations to disarm Iraq.

USS Porter is one of the most powerful warships ever put to sea. The computer- based AEGIS weapons system is the heart of the ship’s war fighting capability. It centers around a powerful radar that enables the crew to detect, track and fire on more than 100 targets at a time.

Hill is a 1993 graduate of Manasquan High School of Manasquan, New Jersey, and joined the Navy in June 1993.

Navy Hospitalm an Recruit C rystal L. C rane, daughter of C hristine E. Crane of Poughkeepsie, New York, and Curt Gruber of Ocean Grove, New Jersey, recently gradu­ated from the Basic Hospital Corps School at Navy Hospital Corps School, Great Lakes, Illinois.

During the 14-week course. Crane learned a wide range of medical procedures used to provide first aid and assist Navy doctors and nurses. Crane also received an introductory instruction for service in a variety of medical environments, from fleet hospitals and shipboard medical departments to fleet Marine forces and medical administration offices.

Graduates’ newly acquired skills and knowledge will enable them to help provide quality health care to Navy and Marine Corps personnel and their fam ilies. Crane’s first assignment after school will involve direct patient care, but with her training, Crane can work in several areas, including first aid and assisting with minor surgery, pharmacy and laboratory analysis, patient transportation, and food service inspections.Crane is a 2002 graduate of Northern Valley Regional High School of Demarest, New Jersey and joined the Navy in August 2002.

Wall of Honor Coming to Monmouth MallIn May, M onm outh M all w ill launch a tr ibu te in suppo rt of ou r troops. The Wall

o f Honor will be an ongoing initiative, featuring the names, ranks and branches of area active, retired and deceased members of any of the armed forces. The wall, which will be unveiled on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 17, is intended to show support for those who have served our country. Those who wish to contribute names to the wall can do so by typing or clearly printing the individual’s name and rank as well as the branch of the armed forces in which the individual served. Please indicate if the individual is active, retired or of the name should be listed in memory of the individual. You can drop off the name to the mall’s customer service center, located on the mid-level between Macy’s and the food court or mail the information to Wall of Honor, c/o Monmouth Mall, Routes 35 & 36, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724. Those names received by Wednesday, May 7 will be included on the wall when it is unveiled on Armed Forces Day, so when mailing, allow enough time for the name to arrive. Names received after May 7 will be added after the wall is unveiled. The wall will be updated regularly throughout the summer.

'This is one way to show our appreciation for the brave individuals who serve and protect our country," said Susan Coulson, director of marketing of Vornado Realty Trust, the company that manages Monmouth Mall. This project is being launched at each of Vornado’s East coast shopping centers. Monmouth Mall is located at the intersection of Routes 35 and 36 in Eatontown. For more information about the Wall of Honor, call 732- 542-0333 or visit www.monmouthmallonline.com.

Prom Season .Continued from page 8kids’ lives. There are other, better ways to have fun,” Madara said. “Many parents feel that hosting a party before or after the prom will ensure their teen’s safety.” But he warned, “Under New Jersey law, an individual can be held liable for unlawfully furnishing or assist­ing in the procurement of alcohol to minors. Such parties don’t have to include it.”

PIANJ recommends the following tips to help your teen understand the dangers and the consequences of drinking.Talk to your children. Make them aware of the dangers of drinking. PIANJ urges parents to talk to teens about proms and drinking and what could happen to them or their friends if they choose to drink. Make it clear that drinking alcohol is not an option until they are 21 years old. Set down rules and explain what will happen if they break these rules. Explain to your child what true friendship is, so when peer pressure hits, they will be able to stand firm and refuse to “go along with the crowd.” Share your specific concerns about how drinking will compromise their safety.

‘Th is prom season, talk to your kids,” Madara concluded. “Explain to them that if they need a ride, it’s okay to call you. High school proms can be the happiest or the most tragic time of a teen-ager’s life. Teens and alcohol are a deadly mix.”

AskMartha ..Continued from page 12cus. In Europe, fruit compotes and jams flavored with elderflowers are popular. In China, teas steeped from various flowers, such as jasmine and chrysanthemum, are everyday beverages.

There are many delicious flowers that you can use to add fragrance to your springtime meals. Good choices include those mentioned above, as well as vio­lets, roses, orange blossoms arxl lavender. When working with fresh flowers, be sure you use only petals that have not been sprayed with any chemicals. Before adding any bloom to a dish, it’s always a good idea to check with a flower grower to be sure it is safe. If you prefer not to use fresh flowers for your perfumed sweets, try dried petals, flower water or flower oils. Look for these in specialty food markets.

The following are just a few of my favorite flower-essence recipes. Give them a try, and experiment with your favorite essences to make uniquely sweet springtime trodtsVIOLET-MINTJELLY

This jelly is a variation on rose-petal jelly, a delicacy popular in the Mediterranean and Middle East. Mint adds depth to the subtle flavor of violets. Try it with scones or warmed and used as a pastry glaze. (Makes about 1 quart)1/2 cup violet flowers (atxrut 1 ounce) 1 cup packed mint leaves, chopped2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 4 cups sugar1 3-ounce pouch liquid pectinPlace flowers and mint in a small saucepan with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve or a colander lined with cheesecloth, and reserve liquid. Pour liquid into a large heavy saucepan, and stir in vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved, about 10 minutes. Add pectin, and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, and remove from heat. Skim off any foam that has collected on top. Ladle jelly into hot sterilized jars (being careful to follow safe canning procedures; instructions are typically included with canning materials): seal. Let cool, and refrigerate up to two months, or freeze for up to one year.HIBISCUS SORBETThese flowers give sorbet brilliant color and a tangy flavor. (Makes about 1 quart)1 1/2 cups sugar 4 ounces dried hibiscus flowers (available from;Zest and juice of 1 lemon Adriana’s Caravan800-316-0820; www.adr1anascaravan.com)Bring 5 cups water and sugar to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in flowers and lemon zest. Cover, and let steep for one hour. Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Strain syrup, and discard solids. Chill in the ice bath. When cool, stir in lemon juice. Freeze in an ice-cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. To make hibiscus punch, add 2 cups of the hibiscus sorbet mixture (unfrozen) to 2 quarts of ginger ale, and pour over ice. Garnish with freshly grated lemon zest.JASMINE RICE PUDDINGJasmine extract is a Thai staple that adds a floral note to this creamy rice pudding. (Serves 6 to 8)

1 quart whole milk1/4 cup jasmine tea leaves or a few drops jasmine essence (available at specialty and /\sian food markets)1 1/3 cups jasmine rice 1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 cups sugarHeat milk in a medium saucepan until hot but not boiling. Add tea leaves or essence. Remove from heat, cover, and let steep 20 minutes. Strain milk; set aside. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice and salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and liquid has evapo­rated, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir milk, butter and 1/2 cup sugar into rice. Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and the pudding is thick, about 30 minutes. Spoon pudding into dessert dishes, and cover with plastic wrap to prevent skin from forming: set aside in refrigera­tor. Place remaining cup sugar in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, without stirring, until dark amber in color, about 15 minutes. Pour cara­mel over top of each pudding. Serve immediately or at room temperature. ROSE-WATER RECIPE - ROSE-WATER MADELEINES Rose water, popular in British tea cakes, also works well with rich madeleines.

Makes 2 dozen)3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract2 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons rose water8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and room temperatureButter-flavored cooking sprayIn a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar on medium speed until pale and foamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in vanilla and 2 teaspoons rose water. Fold in flour mixture. Fold in butter. Cover with plastic; chill for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit: place rack in center. Coat two scallop- shell pans with cooWng spray. Use spoon to fill molds three-quarters full. Bake 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake 5 to 8 minutes more, until lightly golden. Immediately tap out madeleines onto a cooling rack. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons rose water. Let madeleines cool scallop side up to avoid any creases or lines from rack. Repeat with remaining batter.

Questions should be addressed to Martha Stewart, care of The TIMES at the jersey shore, PO Box 5,41 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove, New Jersey 07756.Copyright Martha Stewart Omnimedia LLC 2003. Questions may also be sent to Stewart by e lectron ic mail. Her address is: mstewart@marthastewart.com. Please include your name and daytime telephone number. Ques­tions of general interest will be answered in this column; Martha Stewart regrets that unpublished letters cannot be answered individually. For more information on the topics covered in the askMartha column, visit www.marthastewart.com.

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Fresh, stringless sugar snap peas and roasted and seasoned slivered or sliced almonds are the perfect answer for springtime menu plans. The crisp, clean sweetness of the peas, coupled with the robust taste of the almonds, makes them a hit for many spring occasions. From Easter dinner to Mother's Day brunch, even spring-break barbecues, both items par perfectly together in a variety of menu options.

Almonds have a rich flavor, which makes them delicious with both savory and sweet . ^ foods. Derived from the kernel of the almond tree, almonds originated centuries ago ' ' in ancient China and Central Asia. Explorers carried and spilled them along the “silk road” between Asia and the Mediterranean, enabling almond trees to spread

throughout the region. In the mid-1700s the Franciscan Padres brought almonds to California, the only place in North America where almonds are grown commercially.Today almond consumption is often cited as part of a heart-healthy diet. Almond consumption has shown in recent research to lower your cholesterol level, thereby reducing your risk of coronary heart disease.

Compared to almonds, stringless sugar snap peas are a relative newcomer to the fresh food scene, but they’ve been a hit with consumers from the beginning, and pack their own nutritional punch.Eaten in their entirety, similar to the snow pea, stringless sugar snap peas are sweet and flavortol. The “snackability” of these snap peas is one reason for their popularity. Their natural sweet flavor requires little or no accompaniment.Consumers claim they taste best raw, right out of the bag (as easy to eat as a

bag of chips). A three-ounce serving gives you 8 percent of your daily fiber, 25 percent of your daily viteimin C and 6 percent of your daily calcium requirements.Both stringless sugar snap peas and roasted and seasoned almonds will save you time and money. You can find them in the produce department at your local grocery store and both are packaged ready to use.

Lively Lemon Sugar Snap Pea Salad Topped With Crunchy Ranch AlmondsSweet sugar snap peas pair perfectly with ready-made ranch-flavored almond slices for a refreshing spring salad, so tasty it belies its ease of preparation. You’ll find most of the ingredients in your produce section, including labor-saving 8-ounce packages of washed and ready-to-eat sugar snap peas and seasoned, roasted ranch almonds.1 8-ounce package prewashed, ready-to-eat stringless sugar snap peas 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped lemon zest 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 small clove garlic, finely chopped1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)Pinch biack pepper2 tablespoons olive oil1/4 cup thinly sliced green onbn1/4 cup sliced, roasted almonds, ranch-flavoredLemon slices, for garnish (optional)SaltBring 2 quarts water to boil; stir in 1 tablespoon salt. Plunge sugar snap peas into boiling water; cook 45 seconds from the moment peas were added. Do not overcook even briefly or peas will become too soft. Drain; immediately plunge into ice water for 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly; reserve. To make dressing, mix zest, lemon juice, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, crushed red pepper and black pepper; whisk in oil. Toss dressing with reserved sugar snap peas, green onion and sliced almonds. Arrange salad on serving platter. Garnish with lemon slices. Serve immediately. 4 servingsAsian Almond Beef & Snap Peas

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2 tablespoons peanut oil or com oil 1 pound flank steak, sliced into strips 1 /2 x 2 inches3 tablespoons soy sauce1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons molasses 1 dove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon fresh, grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 3-ounce package instant oriental-style noodle soup mix, beef-flavored2 cups shredded bok choy1 cup prewashed ready-to-eat stringless sugar snap peas 1 cup green onion, cut in 1-inch pieces 1 cup bean sprouts3/4 cup slivered, roasted almonds, spicy Szechuan-flavoredHeat oil in large skillet over high heat. Add meat and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes to brown. Remove from heat. Combine soy sauce, cornstarch, molasses, garlic, ginger and pepper flakes in bowl. Pour /Ml Materials Courtesy of; Blue Diamond /Mmond ToppersMann’s Stringless Sugar Snap Peas. Photos courtesy; /Mmond Toppers and Mann’s Fresh Vegetables,

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Heat oven to 450°F. Spread stringtess sugar snap peas in 13 x 9-inch baking pan and sprinkle with salt. Toss to coat with olive oil. Roast 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sliced almonds and cheese, evenly over top. Return to oven and roast until cheese melts, about three minutes. Serve immediately. 6 servings

For more fresh ideas for Stringless Sugar Snap Peas, contact Mann’s Fresh Vegetables, PO Box 690, Salinas, CA 93902-0690 or via irrfo@mannpacking.com or www.mannpacking.com.

For more infonnation regarding Almond Toppers and recipe ideas for roasted and seasoned almonds, contact Fresh Gourmet Company, PO Box 1220, Dept. AT, Sun Valley, CA 91353-1220 or via info@sugarfoods.com or wrww.sugarfoods.com.

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Springtime celebrations have a special flavor that other festive occasions lack. While the winter holidays are cozy by the hearth, and autumn briskness gives Thanksgiving a special tang, the events of spring - Easter, Mother’s Day, graduation or a special occasbn such as a bridal shower - have a freshness and gaiety that is as much the result of the return of sun and warmth as the occasion being celebrated.

Its easy to capture the mirth and breeziness of springtime when planning a special event. Let the newly m in t^ season be your guide, whether the occasion is the family Easter dinner or a bridal brunch. Once the choice has been made about the nature of the event - buffet, sit-down meal, formal, informal, etc. - look for simplicity in menu items as well as table arrangements. A dramatic bouquet of Easter lilies or scattered small pots of African violets can set the tone for the event with minimal fuss.

Regardless of the nature of the occasion, the first step is to choose an entree that can serve a variety of functions, yet doesn’t require a lot of advance preparation. An excellent solution is bone-in ham. Cook’s brand bone-in spiral sliced hams provide an elegant centerpiece entree for any occasion - both the preparation and serving are almost effortless. Unlike other bone-in hams. Cook’s are sold unglazed so home chefs can shine with their own special recipe. Those who are pressed for time or ideas can rely on the glaze packets included with the ham or use the recipe for a festive spring flavor.

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...are a popular way to serve large numbers of people. Cook’s spiral sliced ham is an excellent solution for buffets where guests serve themselves - since the meat is presliced it falls away from the bone easily so there’s no struggling with it while juggling a full plate.

• With the ham as centerpiece for a deceptively elaborate buffet, consider how to balance the table with an array of side dishes, sweet breads and desserts that can be easily served and enjoyed. Look for easy side dish recipes that can be prepared in advance and served at room temperature or reheat^, such as a leek and potato cheese casserole or Orzo With Artichokes & Lemon. Take advantage of the spring produce with a California salad of orange slices, mild onion and avocados on a bed of baby greens in a citrus vinaigrette or offer fresh steamed asparagus. Round out the menu with bakery rolls and quick breads that can be made in advance and frozen, such as banana bread or peach muffins. Keep dessert simple - trays of cookies, bars and sweets can be easily balanced in one hand with a cup of coffee in the other.

• For a spring-scented sit-down dinner, serve spiral sliced ham with hot accompaniments, such as Roasted Eggplant-Stuffed Tomatoes and new potatoes with chives. Pass the hot rolls with easy-to-make herbed butter. Dessert can be as sinful as coconut custard tart or as divine as angel food cake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

• If there’s more than one festive occasion on your calendar, a bone-in ham can be your best friend. After serving it for Easter dinner, dice and freeze any leftover ham. It can be added to a variety of casseroles for delicious brunch entrees, such as quiche Lorraine or ham and cheese strata. Or it can be used in sandwiches at more casual gatherings. Visit www.cooksham.com for recipes.

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1 Cook’s brand Bone-in Spiral Sliced Ham, Butt or Shank Portion Ham or Half Ham1/2 cup apricot presen/es2 tablespoons chili sauce2 teaspoons prepared horseradish 2 teaspoons dry mustard Prepare and heat ham according to package directions. Meanwhile, to prepare glaze, com­bine all Ingredients in saucepan and heat gen­tly. Brush glaze on ham 30 minutes before meat is done; leave uncovered. Heat ham uncovered for final 30 minutes. Carve ham and serve. Yield: Varies depending on size of ham. Preparation Time: 10 minutes. Cooking Time: 2 to 21/2 hours Ease of Preparation: easy

2 cups orzo 1/4 cup olive oil 2 garlic cbves, minced 1 teaspoon minced lemon zest1 pactoge (10 ounces) frozen artichoke

hearts, thawed, pieces halved2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Cook orzo in large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain and re­fresh under cold running water. Set aside.Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. When hot add garlic, lemon zest and arti­choke hearts: cook 3 minutes until tender. Stir in

orzo; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes longer until heated through. Remove skillet from heat; stir in lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. Yield: 12 servings. Prep Time: 10 minutes. Ccxjking Time: 20 min­utes. Ease of Preparation: Easy

Stu(fal%omatoes/3 medium eggplants or 6 small eggplants, stems trimmed9 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning Salt and freshly ground pepper 12 medium-size ripe tomatoes 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut each eggplant in half lengthwise; turn halves flesh-side up. Cut slashes in crosshatch pattern, about 1-inch apart. Drizzle cut sides with 6 tablespoons olive oil; sprinkle with herb seasoning. Place halves on foil-lined baking sheet, cut-sides up. Bake eggplants until soft, about 45 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scrape flesh into bowl. Stir to mash lightly; season with salt and pepper to taste. Cut 1/2-inch slice from top of each to­mato. Spoon out seeds and loose flesh to hol­low out shells, leaving 1/4-inch borders all around. Turn tomatoes upside down on paper towel to drain 5 minutes. Rll tomato shells with roasted eggplant. Place on baking sheet and drizzle with remaining oil. Bake at 350°F until tomatoes are tender and filling is heated through, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving. Yield: 12 servings. Prep Time: 30 min­utes. Cooking Time: 1 hour. Ease of Prepara­tion: easy